The Guanacaste area (which includes areas like Tamarindo, Playa Conchal, and Papagayo) is about 1 hour away from the Liberia international airport. This is the best option.
The San Jose airport is about 5.5 hours away, so we typically suggest Liberia airport for travelers beginning or ending their trip in Guanacaste.
The beaches of Guanacaste can also be reached by car from places like Arenal, Monteverde, and Nosara with great ease.
