Jaco to La Fortuna
148 km (92 miles)
Jaco
A high-energy surf town an hour from San José, with consistent waves and lively nightlife.
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La Fortuna
Base camp for Arenal Volcano, hot springs, and the country's biggest hanging-bridge hikes.
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Rental Car
From Jaco, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 34 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 7 km, Radial San Ramón (Route 156) for 1 km, then Carretera Dr. Juan Guillermo Ortiz Guier (Route 702) for the final 38 km into La Fortuna.
Highways used
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 34 km · 44 min
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 7 km · 7 min
- Rt 156 Radial San Ramón 1 km · 4 min
- Rt 702 Carretera Dr. Juan Guillermo Ortiz Guier 38 km · 1 hour 3 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
Daily shuttles connect the beach to Arenal volcano.
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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