Route Pura Vida

Irazú Volcano National Park to Jaco

150 km (93 miles)

Mountain landscape at Irazú Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
From

Irazú Volcano National Park

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

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Beach scene at Jaco, Costa Rica
To

Jaco

A high-energy surf town an hour from San José, with consistent waves and lively nightlife.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 150 km (93 mi)
Duration: ~4 hours

From Irazú Volcano National Park, take Autopista Florencio del Castillo (Route 252) for 1 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 8 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 58 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 34 km into Jaco.

Highways used

  • Rt 252 Autopista Florencio del Castillo 1 km · 2 min
  • Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 8 km · 13 min
  • Rt 27 Caldera Highway 58 km · 1 hour 10 min
  • Rt 34 Costanera Sur 34 km · 50 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: ~4.5 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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