Private shuttle in Costa Rica
Private Shuttle · 45 min

Playa Grande (Guanacaste) → Playas del Coco (Guanacaste)

Starting from
$123USD
per vehicle (1–5 pax) · all taxes included
Private vehicle
Fixed price
Free cancellation
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Travel time
45 min
Private service
Just your group — up to 12 pax
What's included
WiFi, water, child seats

Direct, non-stop service from Playa Grande (Guanacaste) to Playas del Coco (Guanacaste), 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.

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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
This shuttle
$123
13% VAT included
Travel notes: Playas del CocoWhat to expect, the ride from Playa Grande, local tips and related routes
GuanacasteScuba divingRestaurantsBudget-friendly

About Playas del Coco

Playas del Coco is the lively, unpretentious town of the northern Gold Coast, with a long calm bay, a busy main street of restaurants, bars and shops, and the departure point for Guanacaste's scuba diving to the Catalina and Bat Islands. Hermosa and Ocotal are five minutes away for quieter sand.

It is a favourite for divers, expats and travellers who want a real town with services close to Liberia Airport.

The ride from Playa Grande

From Liberia Airport the drive is only 25 to 30 minutes on paved road via Route 1 and the Sardinal turn-off. Tamarindo is about an hour south, Papagayo 15 minutes north. Your driver drops you at your hotel, condo or house, including the developments up on the ridge toward Ocotal.

Good to know before you arrive

  • Dive boats leave around 7:30 am; book the night before through your operator.
  • The town beach is fine for a swim but Playa Hermosa and Ocotal are prettier and quieter.
  • Coco has the region's best selection of restaurants and a large supermarket for self-catering.
  • Sunday afternoons are busy with local families; weekdays are relaxed.

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Questions about Playa Grande to Playas del CocoDuration, price, meeting point, stops, child seats, delays and cancellations
How long does the private shuttle from Playa Grande to Playas del Coco take?
About 45 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 Playa Grande to Playas del Coco cost?
$123 for 1 to 5 passengers, $171 for 6 to 9 passengers and $231 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 Playa Grande?
At the door of your hotel, villa or rental in Playa Grande, 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 Playa Grande to Playas del Coco?
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 Playas del Coco?
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 Playa Grande to Playas del Coco 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.