Route Pura Vida

Dominical to Irazú Volcano National Park

179 km (111 miles)

Beach scene at Dominical, Costa Rica
From

Dominical

A surfer-hippie town and jumping-off point for waterfalls and the Costa Ballena coast.

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Mountain landscape at Irazú Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
To

Irazú Volcano National Park

Costa Rica's tallest volcano (3,432 m), with a lunar summit and turquoise crater lake.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 179 km (111 mi)
Duration: ~4.5 hours

From Dominical, take Carretera Interamericana Sur (Route 2) for the full 114 km into Irazú Volcano National Park.

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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