Quiet Beach Community in Guanacaste

Although growing in popularity, the small coastal village of Potrero has retained its very serene and tranquil atmosphere, making it an excellent destination for those looking for a relaxing beach vacation in Costa Rica. If you are thinking about staying in Potrero, here is what you need to know to plan your visit.

Location

Potrero, Costa Rica map

Potrero is in the Guanacaste province, 38 kilometers (23.3 miles) from Liberia International Airport and 244 kilometers (151 miles) from San Jose International Airport.

How to Get to Potrero, Costa Rica

Driving

You can easily drive to Potrero from both Liberia and San Jose. From Liberia International Airport, Potrero is about a 1 hour drive going by Route 21, 155 and 180. This route is on a fully paved, main road. We don’t recommend to go by Route 911 because this road is not fully paved and it is curvy and narrow. There is also a large river when in rainy season does get very large.

From San Jose, it is about a 4 hour drive. We…