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Private transportation waiting outside Liberia Airport in Costa Rica
Transportation & Transfers

Liberia Airport Transportation (LIR): Private Transfers to Guanacaste Hotels

Landing in Costa Rica is exciting—but figuring out transportation shouldn't be. Here's everything first-time visitors need to know before arriving at Liberia Airport.

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Uber ride-hailing in Costa Rica near Liberia Airport
Transportation & Transfers

Is Uber Available at Liberia Airport? What to Know

Uber technically operates in Costa Rica, but relying on it for your Liberia Airport arrival can be a gamble. Here's what first-time visitors should actually expect.

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Compact rental car for exploring Guanacaste from Hotel Riu in Costa Rica
Transportation & Transfers

Do You Need a Rental Car at Riu Guanacaste?

An honest look at whether renting a car makes sense during an all-inclusive stay at Hotel Riu Guanacaste, and when private transfers work better.

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Private minibus transfer for travelers arriving at Liberia or San José Airport and heading to Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Transportation & Transfers

Liberia or San José Airport: Which Is Better for Guanacaste?

For a Guanacaste vacation, Liberia (LIR) usually beats San José (SJO) on drive time, but the right choice depends on your flights, budget, and itinerary.

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Arenal Volcano rising above lush green rainforest and farmland near La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
Transportation & Transfers

La Fortuna to Playa Flamingo Without the Monkey Trail

Driving from La Fortuna to Playa Flamingo? Learn how to avoid Route 911, choose the paved route through Guanacaste and decide between driving or hiring a private transfer.

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Silver private transportation van parked among trees in Costa Rica
Transportation & Transfers

Costa Rica With a Baby Without a Rental Car: Transfers, Bases and Rest Days

Yes, you can travel Costa Rica with a baby without a rental car: use fewer bases, arrange transfers ahead, confirm child seating and build enough downtime around longer transfer days.

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Black SUV parked in a driveway outside a modern house in Costa Rica
Transportation & Transfers

How to Get Around From Papagayo: Private Drivers, Transfers and Day Trips

Once you're staying in Papagayo, how do you get around for transfers and day trips? Compare private transfers, a private-driver-style day and private tours, plus general route times and rental-car planning.

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Private transportation vehicle for travel from SJO to La Fortuna
Transportation & Transfers

SJO to La Fortuna: Continue Today or Stay Overnight?

Landing at SJO in the afternoon or evening? Here's how to decide whether to continue to La Fortuna the same day or stay near the airport and travel the next morning.

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