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How to get fromPapagayo to Río Celesteby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Papagayo to Río Celeste by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Papagayo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Municipal de Liberia to Bijaguabus bus 509
    3. Take the taxi from Bijagua to Río Celestetaxi taxi
    4h 11m
    $45–59

  2. Drive 129.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Papagayo to Río Celestecar car 129.4 km
    2h 33m
    $18–26

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)plane plane LIR - FON
    2. Take the taxi from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Río Celestetaxi taxi
    3h 12m
    $456–629

Liberia International Airport (LIR) to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Papagayo to Río Celeste.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 143.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Papagayo, Costa Rica and Río Celeste, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Papagayo to Río Celeste. However, you can take the bus to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, take the bus to Bijagua, then take the taxi to Río Celeste. Alternatively, you can drive from Papagayo to Río Celeste in around 2h 33m.

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