Route Pura Vida

Nosara to Poás Volcano National Park

259 km (161 miles)

Beach scene at Nosara, Costa Rica
From

Nosara

A wellness-focused Pacific beach community known for surf, yoga, and protected jungle.

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Mountain landscape at Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
To

Poás Volcano National Park

One of the world's largest active craters, an easy day trip above San José.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 259 km (161 mi)
Duration: ~6.5 hours

From Nosara, take Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for 17 km, Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, then Radial Arnoldo Kopper Vega (Route 154) for the final 2 km into Poás Volcano National Park.

Highways used

  • Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 17 km · 26 min
  • Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 44 min
  • Rt 154 Radial Arnoldo Kopper Vega 2 km · 2 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: ~7 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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