Arenal Volcano National Park to Santa Teresa
290 km (180 miles)
Arenal Volcano National Park
A near-perfect volcanic cone wrapped in rainforest, hot springs, and lava-trail hikes.
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Santa Teresa
A bohemian surf town at the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, beloved for sunsets and yoga retreats.
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Rental Car
From Arenal Volcano National Park, take Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 61 km, then Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the final 54 km into Santa Teresa.
Highways used
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 44 min
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 61 km · 1 hour 5 min
- Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 54 km · 1 hour 11 min
Note: Costa Rica traffic, weather and road conditions can greatly increase your drive time. It's always best to check with Waze before heading out. Read more on how to drive in Costa Rica.
Shuttle
Private and shared shuttle services available; check with operators for current schedules and pricing.
Note: Shuttles come in shared and private flavors with different costs and trade-offs. Read more on taking a shuttle in Costa Rica.
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