Can someone tell me how long the drive from tamarindo to samara might be? We are trying to decide if we will stay in tamarindo for 4 nights or spend some time in Samara as well. Also, we are then headed to Arenal. How long is the drive Tamarindo to Arenal and Samara to Arenal. Thanks I hear the road from Tamarindo to Arenal is good now. Is that true?
The road from Tamarindo to Arenal is probably NOT good as it circles the lake, is a low road and subject to flooding, etc. It tends to stay in very poor condition. The drive around that way is close to 4 hours--maybe just a little over.
Tamarindo to Samara is close to 3 hours. Samara to Arenal is probably closer to 5 hours--haven't driven that direct route, but have driven it in parts. It's a pretty good haul.
Tamarindo to Samara is close to 3 hours. Samara to Arenal is probably closer to 5 hours--haven't driven that direct route, but have driven it in parts. It's a pretty good haul.
