Route Pura Vida

Tamarindo to Samara

93 km (58 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 Samara, Costa Rica
To

Samara

A relaxed beach town with a calm, swimmable bay — great for families and first-time surfers.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 93 km (58 mi)
Duration: ~2.5 hours

From Tamarindo, take Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for the full 21 km into Samara.

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Shuttle

Duration: ~3 hours

Connecting the beach towns. Daily shuttles available.

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

Route: TNO (Tamarindo) → NOB (Nosara)
Duration: 15 minutes

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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