Tamarindo to Arenal Volcano National Park
216 km (134 miles)
Tamarindo
A lively Pacific beach town with reliable surf, sunset bars, and easy access to quiet coves nearby.
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Arenal Volcano National Park
A near-perfect volcanic cone wrapped in rainforest, hot springs, and lava-trail hikes.
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Rental Car
From Tamarindo, take Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 38 km, then Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 46 km into Arenal Volcano National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 38 km · 54 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 46 km · 34 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
Private and shared shuttle services available; check with operators for current schedules and pricing.
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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