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How to get fromPuntarenas to Playa Montezumaby ferry, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Puntarenas to Playa Montezuma by ferry, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, shuttle

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    1. Take the ferry from Puntarenas to Paqueraferry ferry Puntarenas
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paquera dock to Montezumashuttle bus Paquera Dock
    2h 40m
    $15–135

  2. Ferry, Bus

    1. Take the ferry from Puntarenas to Paqueraferry ferry Puntarenas
    2. Take the bus from Paquera to Montezumabus bus San Jose
    3h 29m
    $16–44

  3. Drive, Bus

    1. Drive from Puntarenas to Paqueracar car
    2. Take the bus from Paquera to Montezumabus bus San Jose
    4h 45m
    $41–56

  4. Drive 190.3 km

    1. Drive from Puntarenas to Playa Montezumacar car 190.3 km
    4h 3m
    $26–37

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Map of how to get from Puntarenas to Playa Montezuma.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Playa Montezuma, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Puntarenas to Playa Montezuma. However, you can take the ferry to Paquera, walk to Paquera dock, then take the shuttle to Montezuma. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Puntarenas to Montezuma via Paquera and Paquera in around 3h 29m.

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