Route Pura Vida

Irazú Volcano National Park to Tortuguero National Park

173 km (108 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 Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
To

Tortuguero National Park

A roadless maze of jungle canals on the Caribbean coast, famous for nesting sea turtles.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 173 km (108 mi)
Duration: ~5 hours

From Irazú Volcano National Park, take Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for the full 63 km into Tortuguero 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: ~5.5 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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