Cahuita National Park to Tortuguero National Park
198 km (123 miles)
Cahuita National Park
A Caribbean coastal trail through rainforest fringed by Costa Rica's best snorkeling reef.
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Tortuguero National Park
A roadless maze of jungle canals on the Caribbean coast, famous for nesting sea turtles.
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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, then Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for the final 33 km into Tortuguero 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 33 km · 25 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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