Private shuttle in Costa Rica
Private Shuttle · 2,5 H

LIR - Liberia Int. Airport → Rio Celeste

Starting from
$185USD
per vehicle (1–5 pax) · all taxes included
Private vehicle
Fixed price
Free cancellation
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Travel time
2,5 H
Private service
Just your group — up to 12 pax
What's included
WiFi, water, child seats

Direct, non-stop service from LIR - Liberia Int. Airport to Rio Celeste, 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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Pick the vehicle for your group, the date and time, and tell us where to meet you.

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Trip Details

When would you like to be picked up?

Book before 12:00 PM (Costa Rica time) to travel tomorrow. Same-day pickups aren't available online.

Who's travelling?
Adults
13+ years
2
Children
Free child seats
0

We'll track your flight and adjust the pickup if it's early or late.

This shuttle
$185
13% VAT included
Travel notes: Río CelesteWhat to expect, the ride from Liberia Airport (LIR), local tips and related routes
Northern Zone (Tenorio)Blue riverWaterfall hikeNature lodges

About Río Celeste

Río Celeste, inside Tenorio Volcano National Park, is the famously sky-blue river and waterfall created by a mineral reaction where two streams meet. The trail to the waterfall and the "teñideros" takes 2 to 3 hours round trip through cloud-forest and the nearby village of Bijagua hosts a handful of excellent lodges and sloth-spotting farms.

It is a popular stop between Guanacaste and La Fortuna, or an overnight from the beaches.

The ride from Liberia Airport (LIR)

From Liberia Airport the drive is about 1.5 to 2 hours: Route 1 south to Cañas or north to Upala, then the paved road up to Bijagua and the park entrance. From La Fortuna allow 1.5 hours, from Tamarindo about 2.5.

Good to know before you arrive

  • The park caps daily visitors and closes the trail entrance by 2 pm; arrive in the morning.
  • Swimming in the river is not allowed inside the park.
  • The blue colour is most intense in dry season; heavy rain can turn the river brown for a day.
  • Bijagua's sloth tours are a good add-on for families.

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Questions about Liberia Airport (LIR) to Río CelesteDuration, price, meeting point, stops, child seats, delays and cancellations
How long does the private shuttle from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Río Celeste take?
About 2 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 Liberia Airport (LIR) to Río Celeste cost?
$185 for 1 to 5 passengers, $225 for 6 to 9 passengers and $310 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 Río Celeste?
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 Río Celeste?
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.