Route Pura Vida

Arenal Volcano National Park to Nosara

232 km (144 miles)

Mountain landscape at Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
From

Arenal Volcano National Park

A near-perfect volcanic cone wrapped in rainforest, hot springs, and lava-trail hikes.

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Beach scene at Nosara, Costa Rica
To

Nosara

A wellness-focused Pacific beach community known for surf, yoga, and protected jungle.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 232 km (144 mi)
Duration: ~5.5 hours

From Arenal Volcano National Park, take Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, then Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the final 17 km into Nosara.

Highways used

  • Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 44 min
  • Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 17 km · 26 min

Note: Costa Rica traffic, weather and road conditions can greatly increase your drive time. It's always best to check with Waze before heading out. Read more on how to drive in Costa Rica.

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Shuttle

Duration: ~6 hours

Private and shared shuttle services available; check with operators for current schedules and pricing.

Note: Shuttles come in shared and private flavors with different costs and trade-offs. Read more on taking a shuttle in Costa Rica.

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Flight

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