Samara to Rincón de la Vieja National Park
139 km (87 miles)
Samara
A relaxed beach town with a calm, swimmable bay — great for families and first-time surfers.
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Rincón de la Vieja National Park
An active volcano wrapped in dry forest, with bubbling mudpots and waterfall hikes.
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Rental Car
From Samara, take Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 77 km, then Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 3 km into Rincón de la Vieja National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 77 km · 1 hour 35 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 3 km · 4 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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