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How to get fromNicoya to Playa Malpaísby bus, ferry, shuttle, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nicoya to Playa Malpaís by bus, ferry, shuttle, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nicoya to Playa Naranjobus bus 511
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Naranjo to Puntarenasferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Puntarenas to Paqueraferry ferry
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Paquera dock to Malpaisshuttle bus
    7h 31m
    $23–193

  2. Drive 104.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nicoya to Playa Malpaíscar car 104.5 km
    2h 8m
    $14–21

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nicoya to Estradabus bus Estrada / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Estrada to Playa Malpaístaxi taxi
    2h 37m
    $143–184

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Nicoya to Nosarabus bus 548 Nicoya
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nosara to Malpaisshuttle bus Tambor
    3h 39m
    $70–74

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 154.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Nicoya, Costa Rica and Playa Malpaís, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Nicoya to Playa Malpaís. However, you can take the bus to Playa Naranjo, walk to Playa Naranjo, take the ferry to Puntarenas, take the ferry to Paquera, walk to Paquera dock, then take the shuttle to Malpais. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Estrada then take the taxi to Playa Malpaís.

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