Route Pura Vida

Tamarindo to Corcovado National Park

551 km (342 miles)

Beach scene at Tamarindo, Costa Rica
From

Tamarindo

A lively Pacific beach town with reliable surf, sunset bars, and easy access to quiet coves nearby.

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Mountain landscape at Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
To

Corcovado National Park

Costa Rica's wildest park, on the remote Osa Peninsula, with the country's densest wildlife.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 551 km (342 mi)
Duration: ~11 hours

From Tamarindo, take Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 34 km, Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 203 km, then Carretera Interamericana Sur (Route 2) for the final 32 km into Corcovado National Park.

Highways used

  • Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 34 km · 37 min
  • Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 44 min
  • Rt 34 Costanera Sur 203 km · 3 hours 33 min
  • Rt 2 Carretera Interamericana Sur 32 km · 28 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.

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Shuttle

Duration: ~11.5 hours

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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Flight

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