Puerto Viejo to Samara
450 km (280 miles)
Puerto Viejo
Costa Rica's laid-back Caribbean side — reggae bars, reef breaks, and Afro-Caribbean cuisine.
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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 Puerto Viejo, take Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 23 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 28 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 96 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 6 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 86 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 49 km, then Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for the final 49 km into Samara.
Highways used
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 23 km · 18 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 28 km · 22 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 96 km · 1 hour 56 min
- Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 6 km · 12 min
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 86 km · 1 hour 33 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
Very long journey. Flying strongly recommended.
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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