Route Pura Vida

Cahuita National Park to San José Airport (SJO)

227 km (141 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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San José Airport (SJO) terminal, Costa Rica
To

San José Airport (SJO)

Costa Rica's main international airport and gateway to the Central Valley.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 227 km (141 mi)
Duration: ~4.5 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 96 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 4 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 13 km, then Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 2 km into San José Airport (SJO).

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 56 min
  • Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 4 km · 8 min
  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 13 km · 15 min
  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 2 km · 2 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: ~5 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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