La Fortuna (Arenal) → Montezuma (Nicoya Peninsula)
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Direct, non-stop service from La Fortuna (Arenal) to Montezuma (Nicoya Peninsula), operated by a professional bilingual driver in a modern air-conditioned private vehicle.
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Pick the vehicle for your group, the date and time, and tell us where to meet you.
Travel notes: MontezumaWhat to expect, the ride from La Fortuna, local tips and related routes
About Montezuma
Montezuma is the bohemian village on the Gulf of Nicoya side of the peninsula's tip, famous for its three-tier waterfall, tide-pool beaches, howler monkeys in the village trees and a laid-back mix of backpackers, artists and families. Cabo Blanco reserve and Isla Tortuga snorkelling trips are the excursions.
The ride from La Fortuna
From Liberia Airport the trip takes about 4 hours via Nicoya, Jicaral and Cóbano. From SJO the drive-plus-ferry route through Puntarenas and Paquera takes around 4.5 hours, ferry included. Santa Teresa is 40 minutes away over the hill.
Good to know before you arrive
- The waterfall trail starts just south of the village; go early and wear grip shoes.
- Isla Tortuga boat tours leave from the beach in the morning.
- The village is tiny; most hotels are walkable from the drop-off point.
- Howler monkeys start at dawn; light sleepers may want earplugs.
Related private shuttles
- Return trip: Montezuma (Nicoya Peninsula) → La Fortuna (Arenal)from $395
- LIR - Liberia Int. Airport → Montezuma (Nicoya Peninsula)from $345
- SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport → Montezuma (Nicoya Peninsula)from $370
- La Fortuna (Arenal) → LIR - Liberia Int. Airportfrom $220
- La Fortuna (Arenal) → SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airportfrom $215
- La Fortuna (Arenal) → Manuel Antonio / Queposfrom $325
- La Fortuna (Arenal) → Monteverde (Cloud Forest)from $250
- La Fortuna (Arenal) → Conchal (Guanacaste)from $310
- La Fortuna (Arenal) → Flamingo (Guanacaste)from $310
Questions about La Fortuna to MontezumaDuration, price, meeting point, stops, child seats, delays and cancellations
- How long does the private shuttle from La Fortuna to Montezuma 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 La Fortuna to Montezuma cost?
- $395 for 1 to 5 passengers, $435 for 6 to 9 passengers and $520 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 La Fortuna?
- At the door of your hotel, villa or rental in La Fortuna, 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 La Fortuna to Montezuma?
- 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 Montezuma?
- 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 La Fortuna to Montezuma 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.