Samara to La Fortuna
213 km (132 miles)
Samara
A relaxed beach town with a calm, swimmable bay — great for families and first-time surfers.
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La Fortuna
Base camp for Arenal Volcano, hot springs, and the country's biggest hanging-bridge 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 La Fortuna.
Highways used
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 48 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
Full-day journey connecting beach to volcano. Daily departures 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
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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