Jaco to Tamarindo
233 km (145 miles)
Jaco
A high-energy surf town an hour from San José, with consistent waves and lively nightlife.
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Tamarindo
A lively Pacific beach town with reliable surf, sunset bars, and easy access to quiet coves nearby.
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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 34 km, then Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the final 30 km into Tamarindo.
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 34 km · 39 min
- Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 30 km · 38 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
Long journey between beach towns. Daily departures available.
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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