Tamarindo to Santa Teresa
194 km (120 miles)
Tamarindo
A lively Pacific beach town with reliable surf, sunset bars, and easy access to quiet coves nearby.
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Santa Teresa
A bohemian surf town at the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, beloved for sunsets and yoga retreats.
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Rental Car
From Tamarindo, take Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 95 km, then Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the final 54 km into Santa Teresa.
Highways used
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 95 km · 1 hour 46 min
- Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 54 km · 1 hour 14 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
Shuttles navigate the peninsula roads. Book in advance.
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
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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