Authorities have taken immediate action in expanding the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Guanacaste due to the overwhelming increase of tourists to the region. The North Pacific province of Guanacaste has rapidly become a hot spot for tourism as well as local and foreign investment.
Guanacaste has become the preferred vacation spot for thousands of people including high profile Hollywood stars. Infinite beaches, vegetation, biodiversity and adventure attract thousands of visitors each year. The reopening of the Daniel Oduber International Airport (also known as the Liberia International Airport) has definitely played an important role in the region’s development.
However, due to the fast rising demand of air travelers, authorities have just completed a US.2 million renovation which allows the airport to receive four more Boeings 767 for a total of 11 planes simultaneously.
The airport’s location in Liberia is quite convenient for those who seek to visit the northern region. The majority of North Pacific beaches such as Coco, Tamarindo, Flamingo, Ocotal, Conchal and Samara are located at roughly an hour’s drive. Costa Rica hotels in the area are quite varied and range from the low rate end to the more exclusive resort locations.
For those seeking adventure, the Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin is located at just 30 minutes from the Liberia International Airport. The Hacienda is located at the base of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano and National Park thus offering its guests great opportunities for adventure and exploring.
Volcanic activity such as steaming vents, hot thermal water and boiling mud pots can be observed during a hike through the Las Pailas trail at the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. The Hacienda also offers a great variety of adventure yours that include white water tubing, rappelling, zip lining, canyoning, horseback riding and much more.
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We used this airport and it was wonderful. We usually landed in San Jose and then traveled to our hotel but when we had the option to choose Liberia we did. Our travel time to Playa del Coco was less than an hour rather than 3.5 hours from San Jose.
But for those first time visitors to Costa Rica I would still suggest going to San Jose since the ride to the hotel will show you much about the Costa Rican lifestyle and country side you would not get with a quick transfer to your hotel in Liberia.