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Nicoya Peninsula Coast: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 4-day version for February: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight.

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4
days
290 km
distance
7.7 h
driving
7
curated stops

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Day 1 Liberia

1 curated stop
Transit
none
Finish
~15:00
Temperature
22.7°C–33.4°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
11.7h
09:00
Liberia public heritage-and-civic circuit visitcostarica.com map ↗
Walk a bounded public circuit through Liberia’s historic center, central park and civic streets. National-park excursions, hot springs, canopy products and other booked activities remain optional.
300 min · Liberia · Confirm current roads, weather, daylight, safety advice and any named admission or access requirement before travel
14:00
El Callejero m.facebook.com map ↗
Indulge in wraps, salads, and hearty burgers.
60 min · Liberia
open: 11:00-22:00 closed Mon
Overnight here
e.g. Buena Vista Del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa · Best Western El Sitio
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 2 Tamarindo

1 curated stop
Transit
2h12
Finish
~17:15
Temperature
22.7°C–33.4°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
11.7h
11:15
Tamarindo public town-and-coast circuit visitcostarica.com map ↗
Use Tamarindo’s public town streets and coast for a bounded landscape circuit. Surf lessons, estuary tours, turtle trips, spas, nightlife and other provider-led activities remain optional.
300 min · Tamarindo · Confirm current roads, weather, daylight, safety advice and any named admission or access requirement before travel
16:15
Longboards BBQ search
Relish smoky barbecue in a relaxed tropical atmosphere with live music.
60 min · Tamarindo · under US$10
open: Noon until late night
Overnight here
e.g. Hostel Café Café · Tsunami Hostel Tamarindo
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Nosara

1 curated stop
Transit
2h12
Finish
~17:15
Temperature
24.2°C–32.6°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
11.7h
11:15
Nosara public village-and-coast circuit visitcostarica.com map ↗
Use Nosara’s public village and coastal landscape for a bounded circuit on confirmed roads. Yoga, surf, wildlife, reserve access and other booked activities remain optional.
300 min · Nosara · Confirm current roads, weather, daylight, safety advice and any named admission or access requirement before travel
16:15
Harmony Hotel Restaurant and Bar harmonynosara.com
Savor locally sourced cuisine in a stylish, breezy 1970s-inspired setting.
60 min · Nosara
Overnight here
e.g. Bella Vista Mar · Olas Verdes Hotel
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 4 Montezuma & Santa Teresa

1 curated stop
Transit
3h18
Finish
~17:20
Temperature
26.8°C–30.1°C
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
11.7h
12:20
Montezuma and Santa Teresa public village-and-coast circuit visitcostarica.com map ↗
Combine public village streets and accessible coastal viewpoints around Montezuma and Santa Teresa. Waterfalls, swimming, surfing, boat trips and provider-led activities remain optional.
300 min · Montezuma & Santa Teresa · Confirm current roads, weather, daylight, safety advice and any named admission or access requirement before travel

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