La Fortuna to Irazú Volcano National Park
197 km (122 miles)
La Fortuna
Base camp for Arenal Volcano, hot springs, and the country's biggest hanging-bridge hikes.
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Irazú Volcano National Park
Costa Rica's tallest volcano (3,432 m), with a lunar summit and turquoise crater lake.
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Rental Car
From La Fortuna, take Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for 13 km, Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for 82 km, then Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for the final 40 km into Irazú Volcano National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 13 km · 14 min
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 82 km · 1 hour 26 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 40 km · 1 hour 4 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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