Samara to Arenal Volcano National Park
210 km (130 miles)
Samara
A relaxed beach town with a calm, swimmable bay — great for families and first-time surfers.
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Arenal Volcano National Park
A near-perfect volcanic cone wrapped in rainforest, hot springs, and lava-trail hikes.
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Rental Car
From Samara, take Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, then Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 21 km into Arenal Volcano National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 43 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 21 km · 14 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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