Rincón de la Vieja National Park to Samara
139 km (87 miles)
Rincón de la Vieja National Park
An active volcano wrapped in dry forest, with bubbling mudpots and waterfall hikes.
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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 Rincón de la Vieja National Park, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 3 km, then Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for the final 76 km into Samara.
Highways used
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 3 km · 5 min
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 76 km · 1 hour 39 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
Private and shared shuttle services available; check with operators for current schedules and pricing.
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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