Nosara to Cahuita National Park
464 km (288 miles)
Nosara
A wellness-focused Pacific beach community known for surf, yoga, and protected jungle.
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Cahuita National Park
A Caribbean coastal trail through rainforest fringed by Costa Rica's best snorkeling reef.
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Rental Car
From Nosara, take Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for 17 km, Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 6 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 91 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 53 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 10 km, then Caribbean Coast Highway (Route 36) for the final 35 km into Cahuita National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 17 km · 26 min
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 43 min
- Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 6 km · 11 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 91 km · 1 hour 40 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 53 km · 42 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 10 km · 10 min
- Rt 36 Caribbean Coast Highway 35 km · 37 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.
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