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The direct drive from San Jose to Tamarindo is 163 mi (263 km), and should have a drive time of 5 hrs 2 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from San Jose to Tamarindo, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Garabito Municipality, Playa Samara, Jaco, and Alajuela, as well as top places to visit like Pre-Columbian Gold Museum and National Theater of Costa Rica, or the ever-popular National Museum of Costa Rica.
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Yes! You can drive from San Jose to Tamarindo.
The drive from San Jose to Tamarindo is 163 miles (263 km).
Driving from San Jose to Tamarindo should take you 5 hrs 2 mins in normal traffic.
Gas from San Jose to Tamarindo would cost around $14 to $33, depending on your vehicle's fuel efficiency.
You could check out Pre-Columbian Gold Museum and National Theater of Costa Rica, or the always popular National Museum of Costa Rica!
People love visiting Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos, and Garabito Municipality, among others.
It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.
There are plenty! Below you'll find links to all the road trips we've assembled for San Jose.