Route Pura Vida

Samara to Santa Teresa

78 km (49 miles)

Beach scene at Samara, Costa Rica
From

Samara

A relaxed beach town with a calm, swimmable bay — great for families and first-time surfers.

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Beach scene at Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
To

Santa Teresa

A bohemian surf town at the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, beloved for sunsets and yoga retreats.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 78 km (49 mi)
Duration: ~3.5 hours

From Samara, take Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the full 69 km into Santa Teresa.

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Shuttle

Duration: ~4 hours

Peninsula route connecting beach destinations. Daily shuttles 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

Route: NOB (Nosara) → TMU (Tambor)
Duration: 20 minutes

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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