Monteverde (Cloud Forest) → Nosara (Playa Guiones Area)
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Direct, non-stop service from Monteverde (Cloud Forest) to Nosara (Playa Guiones Area), 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: NosaraWhat to expect, the ride from Monteverde, local tips and related routes
About Nosara
Nosara, and specifically the Playa Guiones area, is Costa Rica's wellness capital: a seven-kilometre surf beach with consistent, beginner-friendly waves, yoga studios and retreats in the jungle behind it, and a low-rise community with no buildings on the sand. Nearby Playa Pelada is the sunset spot and Ostional, to the north, hosts mass sea-turtle arrivals.
The vibe is healthy, barefoot and slow. Roads are unpaved by design, which is exactly why visitors book a driver.
The ride from Monteverde
From Liberia Airport the trip takes about 2 to 2.5 hours: paved through Santa Cruz and Nicoya, then the last stretch toward the coast where the road turns to gravel. Our drivers do this route every week and know the smoothest lines and the shortcuts through Guiones' sandy lanes. From Tamarindo allow 2 hours in dry season. Drop-off is at your hotel, retreat or rental door.
Good to know before you arrive
- The best beginner surf is at Playa Guiones mid-tide; lessons are everywhere.
- Guiones has no shops on the beach; the restaurants and studios are in the dirt lanes behind it.
- Dust is constant in dry season and mud in green season; bring appropriate footwear.
- Ostional's turtle arribadas happen a few nights a month around the new moon; ask your hotel.
Related private shuttles
- Return trip: Nosara (Playa Guiones Area) → Monteverde (Cloud Forest)from $300
- LIR - Liberia Int. Airport → Nosara (Playa Guiones Area)from $235
- SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport → Nosara (Playa Guiones Area)from $365
- Monteverde (Cloud Forest) → LIR - Liberia Int. Airportfrom $225
- Monteverde (Cloud Forest) → SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airportfrom $215
- Monteverde (Cloud Forest) → La Fortuna (Arenal)from $250
- Monteverde (Cloud Forest) → Manuel Antonio / Queposfrom $305
- La Fortuna (Arenal) → Nosara (Playa Guiones Area)from $385
- Manuel Antonio / Quepos → Nosara (Playa Guiones Area)from $400
Questions about Monteverde to NosaraDuration, price, meeting point, stops, child seats, delays and cancellations
- How long does the private shuttle from Monteverde to Nosara take?
- About 4 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 Monteverde to Nosara cost?
- $300 for 1 to 5 passengers, $340 for 6 to 9 passengers and $425 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 Monteverde?
- At the door of your hotel, villa or rental in Monteverde, 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 Monteverde to Nosara?
- 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 Nosara?
- 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 Monteverde to Nosara 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.