LIR - Liberia Int. Airport → Hacienda Pinilla (Guanacaste)
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Direct, non-stop service from LIR - Liberia Int. Airport to Hacienda Pinilla (Guanacaste), operated by a professional bilingual driver in a modern air-conditioned private vehicle. Arrival flights are monitored in real time and pickups are adjusted automatically to match your actual landing.
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Travel notes: Hacienda PinillaWhat to expect, the ride from Liberia Airport (LIR), local tips and related routes
About Hacienda Pinilla
Hacienda Pinilla is a 4,500-acre gated resort community south of Tamarindo with an 18-hole golf course, beach club, equestrian centre, private villas and the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort on its own stretch of Playa Mansita. Miles of paved and trail roads wind through dry forest to three beaches.
It appeals to golfers, families renting villas and guests who want a secure, self-contained resort with Tamarindo's restaurants 15 minutes away.
The ride from Liberia Airport (LIR)
Liberia Airport to Hacienda Pinilla takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via Route 21, Belén and Villarreal to the main gate, all paved. Drivers register at the gate and continue to your villa or the JW Marriott lobby. Tamarindo is 15 minutes.
Good to know before you arrive
- Villa guests should send the driver the rental's gate authorisation name in advance.
- The beach club and golf course are open to villa renters with a resort pass.
- Playa Avellanas, 10 minutes south inside the hacienda's lands, is the surf beach.
- Stock groceries in Tamarindo or Villarreal on the way in; there is no supermarket inside.
Related private shuttles
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- LIR - Liberia Int. Airport → Monteverde (Cloud Forest)from $225
- LIR - Liberia Int. Airport → SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airportfrom $300
- LIR - Liberia Int. Airport → Conchal (Guanacaste)from $130
- LIR - Liberia Int. Airport → Flamingo (Guanacaste)from $130
- LIR - Liberia Int. Airport → Las Catalinas, Guanacastefrom $130
- LIR - Liberia Int. Airport → Nosara (Playa Guiones Area)from $235
Questions about Liberia Airport (LIR) to Hacienda PinillaDuration, price, meeting point, stops, child seats, delays and cancellations
- How long does the private shuttle from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Hacienda Pinilla take?
- About 2 hours door to door. That is a realistic figure for Costa Rican roads, not the fastest time a map app shows. The service is direct, with no other passengers, so there are no detours to drop anyone else off.
- How much does a private shuttle from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Hacienda Pinilla cost?
- $135 for 1 to 5 passengers, $165 for 6 to 9 passengers and $220 for 10 to 12 passengers, per vehicle. The price is per vehicle, not per person, and includes the driver, fuel, tolls and 13% VAT. There is nothing to pay at pickup.
- Where does the driver meet me at Liberia Airport (LIR)?
- At the arrivals exit, holding a sign with the lead passenger's name. We track your flight, so if it lands early or late the pickup moves with it at no charge. From the exit to the vehicle is a short walk.
- Can we stop along the way from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Hacienda Pinilla?
- Yes. Short stops for food, a supermarket, an ATM or photos are part of the service. Longer detours, such as a waterfall or a second town, are quoted in advance so there are no surprises.
- Do you have child seats for the trip to Hacienda Pinilla?
- Yes, and they are free. Costa Rican law requires a car seat or booster for children under 12 or shorter than 1.45 m (4 ft 9 in), so tell us the ages when you book and the right seats are installed before pickup.
- What happens if my flight into Liberia Airport (LIR) is delayed?
- Nothing changes for you. We follow the flight number you give us and adjust the pickup to the actual landing time. There is no waiting charge for delays, and the same driver meets you.
- What is the cancellation policy for this shuttle?
- Cancel more than 48 hours before pickup for a full refund minus the 13% tax. Within 48 hours the trip is non-refundable. Changes to date, time or address are free up to 48 hours before, subject to availability.