San José to Santa Teresa
273 km (169 miles)
San José
Costa Rica's capital and cultural hub — markets, museums, and the country's best food scene.
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Santa Teresa
A bohemian surf town at the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, beloved for sunsets and yoga retreats.
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Rental Car
From San José, take Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 88 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 49 km, Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 27 km, then Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the final 13 km into Santa Teresa.
Highways used
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 88 km · 1 hour 34 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 49 km · 1 hour 6 min
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 47 min
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 27 km · 29 min
- Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 13 km · 32 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
Shuttles include ferry crossing. Alternative route via Naranjo ferry 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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