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How to get fromPuntarenas to Playa de Manzanilloby ferry, shuttle, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Puntarenas to Playa de Manzanillo by ferry, shuttle, car, or bus

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  1. Ferry, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Puntarenas to Paqueraferry ferry Puntarenas
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paquera dock to Santa Teresashuttle bus Paquera Dock
    2h 55m
    $37–207

  2. Drive 185.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Puntarenas to Playa de Manzanillocar car 185.7 km
    3h 39m
    $25–36

  3. Ferry, Bus

    1. Take the ferry from Puntarenas to Paqueraferry ferry Puntarenas
    2. Take the bus from Paquera to Cóbanobus bus San Jose
    3h 36m
    $46–84

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Puntarenas to Playa de Manzanillo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 78.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Puntarenas to Playa de Manzanillo. However, you can take the ferry to Paquera, walk to Paquera dock, take the shuttle to Santa Teresa, then take the taxi to Playa de Manzanillo. Alternatively, you can drive from Puntarenas to Playa de Manzanillo in around 3h 39m.

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