Jaco to Samara
211 km (131 miles)
Jaco
A high-energy surf town an hour from San José, with consistent waves and lively nightlife.
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Samara
A relaxed beach town with a calm, swimmable bay — great for families and first-time surfers.
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Rental Car
From Jaco, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 34 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 29 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 49 km, then Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for the final 49 km into Samara.
Highways used
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 34 km · 44 min
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 29 km · 30 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 49 km · 1 hour 6 min
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 47 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
Includes ferry crossing. Long journey between beach destinations.
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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