Route Pura Vida

Corcovado National Park to Puerto Viejo

483 km (300 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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Beach scene at Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
To

Puerto Viejo

Costa Rica's laid-back Caribbean side — reggae bars, reef breaks, and Afro-Caribbean cuisine.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 483 km (300 mi)
Duration: ~11 hours

From Corcovado National Park, take Carretera Interamericana Sur (Route 2) for 93 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 26 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 2 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 9 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 10 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 20 km, Carretera Almirante-El Empalme (Route 1000) for 5 km, Carretera Almirante-El Empalme (Route 11) for 17 km, then Route 11 (Route 11) for the final 21 km into Puerto Viejo.

Highways used

  • Rt 2 Carretera Interamericana Sur 93 km · 1 hour 29 min
  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 26 km · 23 min
  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 2 km · 2 min
  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 9 km · 8 min
  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 10 km · 9 min
  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 20 km · 24 min
  • Rt 1000 Carretera Almirante-El Empalme 5 km · 7 min
  • Rt 11 Carretera Almirante-El Empalme 17 km · 28 min
  • Rt 11 Route 11 21 km · 19 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: ~11.5 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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