Samara to Manuel Antonio
282 km (175 miles)
Samara
A relaxed beach town with a calm, swimmable bay — great for families and first-time surfers.
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Manuel Antonio
A small Pacific town famous for white-sand coves, sloths, and the country's most-visited national park.
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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.
Highways used
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 48 min
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 100 km · 1 hour 56 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. Includes ferry crossing. Consider flying to Quepos.
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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