Route Pura Vida

Jaco to Irazú Volcano National Park

148 km (92 miles)

Beach scene at Jaco, Costa Rica
From

Jaco

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

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Mountain landscape at Irazú Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
To

Irazú Volcano National Park

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

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 148 km (92 mi)
Duration: ~4 hours

From Jaco, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 34 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 58 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 8 km, then Route 215 (Route 215) for the final 3 km into Irazú Volcano National Park.

Highways used

  • Rt 34 Costanera Sur 34 km · 47 min
  • Rt 27 Caldera Highway 58 km · 1 hour 13 min
  • Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 8 km · 14 min
  • Rt 215 Route 215 3 km · 11 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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