La Fortuna to Santa Teresa
250 km (156 miles)
La Fortuna
Base camp for Arenal Volcano, hot springs, and the country's biggest hanging-bridge 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 La Fortuna, take 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 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
Long journey including ferry crossing. Consider the Jeep-Boat-Jeep option.
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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Flight
Note: Domestic flights in Costa Rica are short hops on small turboprops, with strict baggage limits and early check-in. Read more on flying in Costa Rica.
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