Manuel Antonio to Samara
283 km (176 miles)
Manuel Antonio
A small Pacific town famous for white-sand coves, sloths, and the country's most-visited national park.
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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 Manuel Antonio, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 100 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 100 km · 1 hour 50 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
Full-day journey. Includes ferry crossing. Consider flying.
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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