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How to get fromPunta Islita to Tamarindoby car, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Punta Islita to Tamarindo by car, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Drive  97.9 km

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    1. Drive from Punta Islita to Tamarindocar car 97.9 km
    2h 22m
    $14–19

  2. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Carrillo to Tamarindoshuttle bus Tambor
    1h 44m
    $80–100

  3. Taxi, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Punta Islita to Sámarataxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sámara to Tamarindoshuttle bus Private
    1h 26m
    $309–316

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  • Distance: 97.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Punta Islita, Costa Rica and Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica?

Tropical Tours Shuttles operates a shuttle from Carrillo to Tamarindo twice daily. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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