Route Pura Vida

Tamarindo to Rincón de la Vieja National Park

101 km (63 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 Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Costa Rica
To

Rincón de la Vieja National Park

An active volcano wrapped in dry forest, with bubbling mudpots and waterfall hikes.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 101 km (63 mi)
Duration: ~3 hours

From Tamarindo, take Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 38 km, then Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 3 km into Rincón de la Vieja National Park.

Highways used

  • Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 38 km · 54 min
  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 3 km · 4 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: ~3.5 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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