Yes. Travelers heading toward the border often build in a stop near Rincón de la Vieja for hot springs or hiking, a break in Liberia's town center, or a stretch through Guanacaste ranch country. Since the transfer is private, the route is yours to shape.
Liberia to Peñas Blancas is about 60 km (37 miles), roughly 1-1.5 hours by private transfer. Tamarindo is around 100 km (62 miles), about 2-2.5 hours. Playas del Coco is close to 75 km (47 miles), typically 1.5-2 hours. Actual times shift with traffic and road conditions.
San Juan del Sur is about 55 km (34 miles) beyond the border, Rivas is roughly 37 km (23 miles), Granada is around 104 km (65 miles), and the San Jorge ferry dock for Ometepe is close to 48 km (30 miles). Together, these connections turn Peñas Blancas into the midpoint of a single trip across two countries rather than two separate journeys.
The drive cuts through Guanacaste's dry tropical forest and open ranch land, with the volcanic silhouettes of Rincón de la Vieja and Miravalles visible for much of the route. Closer to the border, the terrain opens toward the Rivas isthmus and Lake Nicaragua, giving the trip a changing backdrop rather than a single long highway stretch.
Peñas Blancas sits where Guanacaste's coastal highway meets the Nicaraguan border, making it the natural link between beach towns like Liberia, Tamarindo, and Playas del Coco and destinations across the border such as San Juan del Sur, Rivas, Granada, and Ometepe. For most travelers it's simply the road you pass through on the way to somewhere else, not a destination to plan around.
Shared shuttles and public buses on Route 1 mean fixed schedules, extra passenger stops, and waiting for a full van before departure. A private transfer runs point to point on your schedule, so you leave when you're ready and go straight to your next stop without detours for other travelers.
