Route Pura Vida

Dominical to Puerto Viejo

422 km (262 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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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: 422 km (262 mi)
Duration: ~7.5 hours

From Dominical, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 142 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 58 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 6 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 91 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 53 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 10 km, then Caribbean Coast Highway (Route 36) for the final 48 km into Puerto Viejo.

Highways used

  • Rt 34 Costanera Sur 142 km · 2 hours 25 min
  • Rt 27 Caldera Highway 58 km · 1 hour 5 min
  • Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 6 km · 10 min
  • Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 91 km · 1 hour 32 min
  • Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 53 km · 41 min
  • Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 10 km · 9 min
  • Rt 36 Caribbean Coast Highway 48 km · 56 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: ~8 hours

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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