Santa Teresa to Tamarindo
194 km (120 miles)
Santa Teresa
A bohemian surf town at the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, beloved for sunsets and yoga retreats.
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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 Santa Teresa, take Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for 68 km, Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 81 km, then Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the final 30 km into Tamarindo.
Highways used
- Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 68 km · 1 hour 30 min
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 81 km · 1 hour 29 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
Peninsula route connecting the surf towns. Book in advance.
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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