Irazú Volcano National Park to Marino Ballena National Park
199 km (124 miles)
Irazú Volcano National Park
Costa Rica's tallest volcano (3,432 m), with a lunar summit and turquoise crater lake.
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Marino Ballena National Park
A whale-watching marine park anchored by the photogenic Whale's Tail sandbar at Uvita.
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Rental Car
From Irazú Volcano National Park, take Autopista Florencio del Castillo (Route 2) for 3 km, Carretera Interamericana Sur (Route 2) for 111 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 20 km into Marino Ballena National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 2 Autopista Florencio del Castillo 3 km · 5 min
- Rt 2 Carretera Interamericana Sur 111 km · 2 hours 23 min
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 20 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.
Shuttle
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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