Route Pura Vida

Poás Volcano National Park to Dominical

216 km (134 miles)

Mountain landscape at Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
From

Poás Volcano National Park

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

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Beach scene at Dominical, Costa Rica
To

Dominical

A surfer-hippie town and jumping-off point for waterfalls and the Costa Ballena coast.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 216 km (134 mi)
Duration: ~5 hours

From Poás Volcano National Park, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the full 142 km into Dominical.

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: ~5.5 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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