Santa Teresa to Dominical
396 km (246 miles)
Santa Teresa
A bohemian surf town at the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, beloved for sunsets and yoga retreats.
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Dominical
A surfer-hippie town and jumping-off point for waterfalls and the Costa Ballena coast.
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Rental Car
From Santa Teresa, take Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for 68 km, Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 47 km, Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 142 km into Dominical.
Highways used
- Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 68 km · 1 hour 30 min
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 47 km · 50 min
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 48 min
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 142 km · 2 hours 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
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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