Between April 1 and July 24, the Amistad Bridge, on the main route to the southern area of Guanacaste and its surrounding beaches (including Nicoya, Samara, Nosara, and Tamarindo) will be closed for major maintenance works.
Route 1 will remain open to all traffic, allowing driving to/from San José via Liberia. Heavy traffic is expected as it will be the only road for all type of transportation, possibly extending considerably road travel times.
National authorities will take several mitigation actions for road users, but to avoid any issues due to traffic conditions, Swiss Travel recommends the following options:
1. Consider taking local flights to/from San José and the affected area.
2. Include an extra night in San José in your itinerary.
Both of these options will help you avoid any delays on your departure dates. If you need further information, please contact your account manager.
Hotels affected by this road closure
Bahia del Sol
Giada
Leyenda
Nammbu
Occidental Tamarindo
Capitan Suizo
Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas
Boutique Lagarta Lodge
Mangaby
Punta Islita
Jardin del Eden
Tamarindo Diria
Wyndham Tamarindo
Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort
Cala Luna
Olas Verdes
Pasatiempo
JW Marriott Guanacaste
Las Catalinas
Margaritaville
Santarena
Sugar Beach
The Coast Beach Front
The Harmony
The Westin Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal
The Gilded Iguana Surf
Tierra Magnifica Intimate
Villas Playa Samara
W Costa Rica
Isla Chiquita
Casa Chameleon Mal Pais
Nantipa
Nya Montezuma
Tango Mar
Esencia Hotel & Villas
Florblanca Resort
Manala
Residencia Pacifico
SunTrails Tropico Latino