Route Pura Vida

Nosara to Tamarindo

68 km (42 miles)

Beach scene at Nosara, Costa Rica
From

Nosara

A wellness-focused Pacific beach community known for surf, yoga, and protected jungle.

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Beach scene at Tamarindo, Costa Rica
To

Tamarindo

A lively Pacific beach town with reliable surf, sunset bars, and easy access to quiet coves nearby.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 68 km (42 mi)
Duration: ~2 hours

From Nosara, take Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the full 49 km into Tamarindo.

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Shuttle

Duration: ~2.5 hours

Connecting the surf towns. Daily shuttles 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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Flight

Route: NOB (Nosara) → TNO (Tamarindo)
Duration: 15 minutes

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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