Travel
Land of volcanic peaks, scenic waterfalls, hot springs and rich flora and fauna. National parks, wildlife refuges, quaint villages, historic sites and a countless sum of golden beaches in the area provide a variety of activities for guests that seek an authentic Costa Rican experience.
Getting In
We recommend flying into Liberia International Airport (also known as Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport).
El Mangroove Hotel is approximately 30 minutes from Liberia International Airport (LIR) with more than 20 airlines servicing this airport.
Flights
El Mangroove Hotel is a 30-minute shuttle ride from the Liberia airport. Direct flights to Liberia are available from 17 US cities, including:
Raleigh-Durham (6h 25m)
New York (5h 18m)
Los Angeles (5h 50m)
San Francisco (6h 14m)
Atlanta (3h 55m)
Dallas, Houston, and Austin (3h 57m)
Chicago (5h 9m)
Passport for Flying
Don't forget to check your passports for expiration! Per Costa Rican regulations, your passport must be valid 3 months after your travel dates.
If you hold a United States passport, you do not need a visa to enter Costa Rica. If you do not hold a United States passport, please check your country’s visa regulations and requirements here.
Where to Stay
Lodging
Our wedding will take place at the stunning El Mangroove Hotel and we have secured a special room rate for our guests!
IMPORTANT: We have negotiated a payment plan system for guests that are interested in breaking down their reservation payments into three equal payments. In order to utilize this opportunity, you MUST book by July 31st, 2024.
For all guests that have booked before July 31st, your credit card was collected solely to guarantee that a room is reserved for you (i.e. a charge was not be made on the day of booking). You were then automatically entered into this payment plan system and payments will be made on:
August 2nd, 2024
November 2nd, 2024
February 2nd, 2025
*** Please look out for an email leading up to these dates from El Mangroove Hotel’s reservation staff who will guide you in making your installment payments. If you do not make your payment, you may be at risk of losing your room!
*** Please note that an additional payment may be required upon your departure from the hotel if you incur any additional costs during your stay including food/beverages, spa services, etc.
For guests who book after July 31st, 2024, your credit card will be collected upon booking (to secure your room) and you will be charged (in full) upon your departure from the hotel.
Additionally, please only book through our link below! Space is limited so we encourage you to book as soon as possible to ensure you get our discounted rate for your entire stay. For those guests that are interested in coming early and/or staying in Costa Rica beyond our wedding dates, please know that our special room rate at the El Mangroove Hotel is available to you starting on April 27th until May 6th, 2025 (pending hotel availability).
If you need assistance with your reservation or have questions, please contact reservations@elmangroove.net
Transportation
Guanacaste InfoCenter will be our official transportation company throughout our wedding week. We’ve negotiated a great rate for shared and private vans from the Liberia (LIR) airport to El Mangroove Hotel. If you’re interested, please sign up for airport transportation with the link below. Closer to the date, Guanacaste InfoCenter will contact you with more information. If you have any questions, please contact our destination management company lead, Abe Solis, at guanacasteinfocenter@gmail.com.
Travel Tips
Our wedding planning team has prepared a special blog recommending what you should know and bring on your trip to Costa Rica!