Marino Ballena National Park to Irazú Volcano National Park
199 km (124 miles)
Marino Ballena National Park
A whale-watching marine park anchored by the photogenic Whale's Tail sandbar at Uvita.
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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 Marino Ballena National Park, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 20 km, then Carretera Interamericana Sur (Route 2) for the final 114 km into Irazú Volcano National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 20 km · 19 min
- Rt 2 Carretera Interamericana Sur 114 km · 2 hours 27 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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