From Managua Airport
Playa Maderas
- 138 km by road
- 2.5 hours
From US$83.44 per vehicle
Sedan or Hilux for 1 to 4 travelers, HiAce minivan up to 15
Transfer to Playa Maderas
Private transfer to Playa Maderas from Managua Airport (138 km by road) or from Liberia Airport in Costa Rica (138 km, crossing at Peñas Blancas). Only your group in the vehicle, airport pickup at any hour and one price for the whole vehicle.
- 100% private, never mixed with strangers
- Airport pickup at any hour
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
From Liberia Airport
Playa Maderas
- 138 km by road
- 3–4 hours
- With the Peñas Blancas border crossing
From US$135.59 per vehicle
Sedan or Hilux for 1 to 4 travelers, HiAce minivan up to 15
About Playa Maderas
Maderas is the best-known surf beach north of San Juan del Sur, 10 to 12 km from town. Mondo Surf describes a beach break with lefts and rights. Buena Vista Surf Club and Maderas Village sit on the hill behind it.
Sources: Mondo Surf, Playa Maderas surf spot guide, Along Dusty Roads, Playa Maderas
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer to Playa Maderas?
From US$83.44 per vehicle from Managua Airport and from US$135.59 from Liberia Airport. The price is for the whole vehicle, not per person: a sedan or a Hilux for 1 to 4 travelers, or a HiAce minivan for up to 15.
How far is Playa Maderas from the airports?
138 km by road from Managua Airport, through Rivas (about 2.5 hours), and 138 km from Liberia Airport in Costa Rica, through the Peñas Blancas border (about 3–4 hours).
Does the driver cross the border with us from Liberia?
Yes. The same driver and vehicle take you through immigration on both sides and continue to your hotel. We explain the steps and the fees when we confirm.
Do you also go to other places around San Juan del Sur?
Yes. The same price covers Playa Maderas, Playa Marsella, Playa Remanso, Playa Hermosa, Morgan's Rock, Pelican Eyes, Hotel Victoriano, Cristo de la Misericordia, Playa Nacascolo, Buena Vista Surf Club, Maderas Village, Playa Majagual, Playa Hermosa Ecolodge and Playa Yankee. Tell us your hotel when you request.