Cahuita National Park to Santa Teresa
520 km (323 miles)
Cahuita National Park
A Caribbean coastal trail through rainforest fringed by Costa Rica's best snorkeling reef.
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Santa Teresa
A bohemian surf town at the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, beloved for sunsets and yoga retreats.
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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 96 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 6 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 86 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 49 km, Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 61 km, then Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the final 54 km into Santa Teresa.
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 96 km · 1 hour 57 min
- Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 6 km · 12 min
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 86 km · 1 hour 41 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 49 km · 1 hour 7 min
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 44 min
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 61 km · 1 hour 6 min
- Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 54 km · 1 hour 12 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.
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