Jaco to Santa Teresa
248 km (154 miles)
Jaco
A high-energy surf town an hour from San José, with consistent waves and lively nightlife.
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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 Jaco, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 34 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 29 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 49 km, Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 27 km, then Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the final 13 km into Santa Teresa.
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
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 27 km · 29 min
- Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 13 km · 32 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. Scenic route through the peninsula.
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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