Tamarindo to Jaco
232 km (144 miles)
Tamarindo
A lively Pacific beach town with reliable surf, sunset bars, and easy access to quiet coves nearby.
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Jaco
A high-energy surf town an hour from San José, with consistent waves and lively nightlife.
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Rental Car
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 34 km into Jaco.
Highways used
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 34 km · 38 min
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 48 min
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 34 km · 50 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
Long shuttle journey. Consider breaking up the trip.
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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