Santa Teresa to La Fortuna
293 km (182 miles)
Santa Teresa
A bohemian surf town at the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, beloved for sunsets and yoga retreats.
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La Fortuna
Base camp for Arenal Volcano, hot springs, and the country's biggest hanging-bridge hikes.
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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 Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 21 km into La Fortuna.
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 1 Pan-American Highway 21 km · 14 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
Full-day journey. The Jeep-Boat-Jeep option is a scenic alternative.
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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