Samara to Tamarindo
93 km (58 miles)
Samara
A relaxed beach town with a calm, swimmable bay — great for families and first-time surfers.
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Tamarindo
A lively Pacific beach town with reliable surf, sunset bars, and easy access to quiet coves nearby.
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Rental Car
From Samara, take Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 22 km, then Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the final 30 km into Tamarindo.
Highways used
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 22 km · 26 min
- Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 30 km · 38 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
Connecting the beach towns. 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
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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