Manuel Antonio / Quepos → Flamingo (Guanacaste)
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Direct, non-stop service from Manuel Antonio / Quepos to Flamingo (Guanacaste), operated by a professional bilingual driver in a modern air-conditioned private vehicle.
Choose vehicle & trip details
Pick the vehicle for your group, the date and time, and tell us where to meet you.
Travel notes: FlamingoWhat to expect, the ride from Manuel Antonio, local tips and related routes
About Flamingo
Playa Flamingo is a curve of pale sand between two headlands, with a modern marina, some of Guanacaste's best sport fishing and catamaran sunset sails leaving daily. The beach is calmer than Tamarindo, the hillside villas have wide Pacific views, and Brasilito, Potrero and Conchal are all within a ten-minute drive.
It is the choice for travellers who want a quieter base with boats, snorkelling and easy access to Reserva Conchal and Las Catalinas.
The ride from Manuel Antonio
From Liberia Airport the drive is about 1 hour along Route 21 through Belén and Huacas, then north past Brasilito. Tamarindo is 25 minutes away, Playas del Coco about 50 minutes, and the road is paved to the marina. Villa addresses on the hill can be tricky for GPS; send your rental's name or coordinates when booking and the driver will bring you to the gate.
Good to know before you arrive
- Morning departures are best for fishing and diving trips; the wind picks up after lunch.
- Brasilito, five minutes south, has the local sodas for inexpensive lunches.
- The catamaran sunset sails leave from the beach or marina around 2 pm and include snorkelling.
- Flamingo's beach is swimmable most days; Potrero is even calmer for small children.
Related private shuttles
- Return trip: Flamingo (Guanacaste) → Manuel Antonio / Queposfrom $405
- LIR - Liberia Int. Airport → Flamingo (Guanacaste)from $130
- SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport → Flamingo (Guanacaste)from $340
- Manuel Antonio / Quepos → LIR - Liberia Int. Airportfrom $370
- Manuel Antonio / Quepos → SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airportfrom $215
- Manuel Antonio / Quepos → La Fortuna (Arenal)from $325
- Manuel Antonio / Quepos → Monteverde (Cloud Forest)from $305
- La Fortuna (Arenal) → Flamingo (Guanacaste)from $310
- Manuel Antonio / Quepos → Conchal (Guanacaste)from $405
Questions about Manuel Antonio to FlamingoDuration, price, meeting point, stops, child seats, delays and cancellations
- How long does the private shuttle from Manuel Antonio to Flamingo take?
- About 5 hours 30 minutes 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 Manuel Antonio to Flamingo cost?
- $405 for 1 to 5 passengers, $445 for 6 to 9 passengers and $530 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 pick me up in Manuel Antonio?
- At the door of your hotel, villa or rental in Manuel Antonio, at the time you choose. Give us the property name or a map pin when you book and the driver comes to the entrance.
- Can we stop along the way from Manuel Antonio to Flamingo?
- 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 Flamingo?
- 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.
- Can I travel from Manuel Antonio to Flamingo at night or very early?
- Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day of the year, with no night surcharge. Early departures for morning flights and late arrivals are routine.
- 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.