Samara to Manuel Antonio National Park
283 km (176 miles)
Samara
A relaxed beach town with a calm, swimmable bay — great for families and first-time surfers.
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Manuel Antonio National Park
Costa Rica's most-visited park, where rainforest spills onto white-sand beaches and four monkey species.
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Rental Car
From Samara, take Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 100 km into Manuel Antonio National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 43 min
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 100 km · 1 hour 59 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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