Santa Teresa to Uvita
414 km (257 miles)
Santa Teresa
A bohemian surf town at the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, beloved for sunsets and yoga retreats.
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Uvita
Gateway to Marino Ballena National Park and the iconic Whale's Tail sandbar at low tide.
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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 161 km into Uvita.
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 161 km · 2 hours 51 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
Includes ferry crossing. Long journey between beach destinations.
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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