Cahuita National Park to Arenal Volcano National Park
268 km (166 miles)
Cahuita National Park
A Caribbean coastal trail through rainforest fringed by Costa Rica's best snorkeling reef.
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Arenal Volcano National Park
A near-perfect volcanic cone wrapped in rainforest, hot springs, and lava-trail hikes.
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Rental Car
From Cahuita National Park, take Caribbean Coast Highway (Route 36) for 35 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 23 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 28 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 47 km, Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for 83 km, then Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for the final 13 km into Arenal Volcano National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 36 Caribbean Coast Highway 35 km · 36 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 23 km · 18 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 28 km · 22 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 47 km · 37 min
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 83 km · 1 hour 26 min
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 13 km · 14 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.
Shuttle
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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