Route Pura Vida

Tamarindo to Dominical

338 km (210 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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Beach scene at Dominical, Costa Rica
To

Dominical

A surfer-hippie town and jumping-off point for waterfalls and the Costa Ballena coast.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 338 km (210 mi)
Duration: ~6.5 hours

From Tamarindo, take Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 34 km, Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 142 km into Dominical.

Highways used

  • Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 34 km · 38 min
  • Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 48 min
  • Rt 34 Costanera Sur 142 km · 2 hours 32 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: ~7 hours

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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