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How to get fromQuepos to Playa Matapaloby bus, car, taxi or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Quepos to Playa Matapalo by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Cruce de Herradurabus613 Manuel Antonio / ...
    1h 30m
    $11–22

  2. Drive 75.8 km

    1. Drive from Quepos to Playa Matapalocar75.8 km
    1h 25m
    $11–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Quepos to Playa Matapalotaxi75.8 km
    1h 25m
    $130–170

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quepos to Jacóshuttle
    2h 39m
    $23–27

Questions & Answers

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

Tracopa operates a bus from Terminal San Rafael de Cerros to Cruce de Herradura every 2 hours. Tickets cost $7–12 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Transportes Quepos Puntarenas also services this route every 4 hours.

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