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How to get fromPlaya Matapalo to Playas del Cocoby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Playa Matapalo to Playas del Coco by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Playa Matapalo to Puntarenastaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus Puntarenas
    4h 36m
    $150–190

  2. Drive 216.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Playa Matapalo to Playas del Cococar car 216.7 km
    3h 37m
    $30–42

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Jacó to Lago Arenalbus bus La Fortuna
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Lago Arenal to Playas del Cocoshuttle bus La Fortuna-P.Tamarindo
    8h 41m
    $567

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 237.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Playa Matapalo, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Playas del Coco, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Playa Matapalo to Playas del Coco. However, you can take the taxi to Puntarenas, take the bus to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, take the bus to Terminal Pulmitan Playas Del Coco, then walk to Playas del Coco. Alternatively, you can drive from Playa Matapalo to Playas del Coco in around 3h 37m.

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