Getting to La Jolla de Guasacate

Directions, drive times and airport shuttles to our hilltop hotel in Popoyo.

Find us

Our address

Astillero Road, 1.5 km west of Puente Nahualapa, Guasacate, Popoyo, Rivas 48500, Nicaragua.

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Airport shuttles & drive times

From Managua airport (MGA)

About 2.5 hours by car.

Private shuttle: $120 for up to 4 people. We meet you at the airport.

From Liberia airport, Costa Rica (LIR)

About 2.5 to 3 hours: around 40 minutes to the Peñas Blancas border, about 30 minutes to cross, then about 1.5 hours to the hotel. Border times vary.

Private shuttle: $250 for up to 4 people.

Send us your flight details and we will arrange your pickup.

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Ground-floor patios with hammocks and seating for the Double Queen Ocean View rooms at La Jolla de Guasacate, Nicaragua

By car

Driving yourself

From the Puente Nahualapa bridge, follow the road toward El Astillero for 1.5 km and turn in at the Esc entrance gate. Parking at the hotel is free.

Once you are here

Once you are here

Our free shuttle takes guests to our sister hotels in the area, Amahula and Magnific Rock, and our 24-hour reception books surf, horse riding, boat trips and car rental. Playa Guasacate is a 5-minute drive.

See our rooms and the hotel near Playa Guasacate page.

Relax at the pool

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer airport pickup?

Yes. Our private airport shuttle for up to 4 people costs $120 from Managua airport and $250 from Liberia airport. Message reception to book it.

How long is the drive from Managua airport?

About 2.5 hours by car.

How long is the drive from Liberia airport in Costa Rica?

About 2.5 to 3 hours: around 40 minutes from Liberia to the Peñas Blancas border, about 30 minutes to cross, then about 1.5 hours to the hotel. Border times vary.

How do I find the entrance?

La Jolla de Guasacate is 1.5 km west of the Puente Nahualapa bridge on the road to El Astillero. Turn in at the Esc entrance gate.

Is there parking?

Yes, parking at the hotel is free.

Questions before you travel?

+505 5503 1484 · reservations@lajollanica.com