The White City in Guanacaste

Liberia is the capital city of the Guanacaste province and is the most important economic center of the area. Known locally as the Ciudad Blanca (White city) due to the white gravel of the surrounding soil, it’s a city that tourists may not stay in but need to know about.

This is because the Liberia International Airport is only a 15 minute drive from downtown Liberia. Additionally, many major routes to and from Guanacaste pass through Liberia. For this reason, it is a common reference point. It’s also very close to popular tourist destinations, national parks and beaches such as Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Gulf of Papagayo, Playas del Coco, Tamarindo, Samara, Conchal, La Cruz and Nosara.

Read more about Liberia below. (Also, Liberia is pronounced Lee-bear-ee-ah in Spanish).

Map and Location

Liberia, Costa Rica Map

Liberia is in the Guanacaste province, 12.4 km (7.7 miles) from the Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (Liberia…