Tamarindo to La Fortuna
220 km (136 miles)
Tamarindo
A lively Pacific beach town with reliable surf, sunset bars, and easy access to quiet coves nearby.
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La Fortuna
Base camp for Arenal Volcano, hot springs, and the country's biggest hanging-bridge 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 La Fortuna.
Highways used
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 38 km · 54 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 46 km · 33 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
Popular route connecting beach and volcano. Daily departures available.
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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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