Route Pura Vida

Cahuita National Park to Rincón de la Vieja National Park

407 km (253 miles)

Beach scene at Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica
From

Cahuita National Park

A Caribbean coastal trail through rainforest fringed by Costa Rica's best snorkeling reef.

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Mountain landscape at Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Costa Rica
To

Rincón de la Vieja National Park

An active volcano wrapped in dry forest, with bubbling mudpots and waterfall hikes.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 407 km (253 mi)
Duration: ~8.5 hours

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, Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for 53 km, Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for 39 km, then Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for the final 16 km into Rincón de la Vieja 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 27 min
  • Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 53 km · 1 hour
  • Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 39 km · 49 min
  • Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 16 km · 21 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: ~9 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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