Route Pura Vida

Corcovado National Park to Poás Volcano National Park

370 km (230 miles)

Mountain landscape at Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
From

Corcovado National Park

Costa Rica's wildest park, on the remote Osa Peninsula, with the country's densest wildlife.

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Mountain landscape at Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
To

Poás Volcano National Park

One of the world's largest active craters, an easy day trip above San José.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 370 km (230 mi)
Duration: ~9 hours

From Corcovado National Park, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 203 km, then Caldera Highway (Route 27) for the final 37 km into Poás Volcano National Park.

Highways used

  • Rt 34 Costanera Sur 203 km · 3 hours 30 min
  • Rt 27 Caldera Highway 37 km · 40 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: ~9.5 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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