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How to get fromTamarindo to Ometepeby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Tamarindo to Ometepe by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, Boat via Peñas Blancas

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    1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from San Jorge to Moyogalpaferry ferry
    7h 17m
    $9–12

  2. Bus, Boat

    1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Parada Rotonda Liberia to Rivasbus bus Sjo
    3. Take the ferry from San Jorge to Moyogalpaferry ferry
    10h 46m
    $13–18

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  • Distance: 207.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Ometepe, Nicaragua?

There is no direct connection from Tamarindo to Ometepe. However, you can take the bus to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, take the bus to Peñas Blancas, take the bus to Rivas, take the bus to San Jorge, walk to San Jorge, then take the ferry to Moyogalpa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tamarindo to Moyogalpa via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Parada Rotonda Liberia, Rivas, Rivas, San Jorge, and San Jorge in around 10h 46m.

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