Samara to Nosara
29 km (18 miles)
From
Samara
A relaxed beach town with a calm, swimmable bay — great for families and first-time surfers.
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Nosara
A wellness-focused Pacific beach community known for surf, yoga, and protected jungle.
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Rental Car
Distance: 29 km (18 mi)
Duration: ~1.5 hours
From Samara, take Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the full 27 km into Nosara.
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.
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Shuttle
Duration: ~2 hours
Quick connection between neighboring beach towns. Daily service 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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