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How to get fromTamarindo to Playa Matapaloby bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Tamarindo to Playa Matapalo by bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Tamarindo to Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Puntarenasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Puntarenas to Tárcolesbus bus
    8h 48m
    $19–30

  2. Drive 230.2 km

    1. Drive from Tamarindo to Playa Matapalocar car 230.2 km
    4h 11m
    $31–45

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Jacóshuttle bus Private / ...
    6h 7m
    $437

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tamarindo to Playa Matapalo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 283.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Playa Matapalo, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

You can take a bus from Tamarindo to Playa Herradura via Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia, Puntarenas, and Tárcoles in around 8h 48m.

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