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Guanacaste Coast

Tamarindo and Playas del Coco are the main beach bases near Liberia airport, with boat tours boarding from the beach.

Updated: November 5, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

Palm-shaded beach with rocky headland
Palm-shaded beach with rocky headland · Photo: Original image
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Playas del Coco is roughly half an hour from Liberia airport (estimate); Tamarindo is about 1 h 25 min. Catamarans in both towns board from the beach, often by small tender. Rincón de la Vieja is a day trip inland.

Where things are

PlaceTypeNotes
Playas del CocoDestination / baseClosest beach town to LIR
Coco beach boardingDeparture pointBoat and snorkel tours
TamarindoDestination / baseSurf town, many restaurants
Tamarindo beach boardingDeparture pointSunset catamarans
Rincón de la Vieja NPAttractionInland, about 1 h from LIR

Tours near this base

GuanacasteViator

Catamaran Snorkel Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco

Sunset snorkel catamaran from Tamarindo or Coco.

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GuanacasteGetYourGuide

Tamarindo: Public Sunset Catamaran Pacific Lounge

Shared sunset catamaran from Tamarindo.

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GuanacasteViator

Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja

Rincón de la Vieja hike, waterfall and hot springs.

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Where to stay

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