Uvita to Samara
335 km (208 miles)
Uvita
Gateway to Marino Ballena National Park and the iconic Whale's Tail sandbar at low tide.
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Samara
A relaxed beach town with a calm, swimmable bay — great for families and first-time surfers.
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Rental Car
From Uvita, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 161 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 29 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 49 km, then Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for the final 49 km into Samara.
Highways used
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 161 km · 2 hours 43 min
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 29 km · 30 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 49 km · 1 hour 6 min
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 47 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
Full-day journey. Includes ferry crossing. Consider flying to Nosara.
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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