Irazú Volcano National Park to Puerto Viejo
207 km (129 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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Puerto Viejo
Costa Rica's laid-back Caribbean side — reggae bars, reef breaks, and Afro-Caribbean cuisine.
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Rental Car
From Irazú Volcano National Park, take Corredor Suratlántico (Route 10) for 21 km, Corredor Suratlántico (Route 10) for 37 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 19 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 10 Corredor Suratlántico 21 km · 35 min
- Rt 10 Corredor Suratlántico 37 km · 54 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 19 km · 15 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 10 km · 10 min
- Rt 36 Caribbean Coast Highway 48 km · 53 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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