Route Pura Vida

Poás Volcano National Park to Nosara

254 km (158 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 Nosara, Costa Rica
To

Nosara

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

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 254 km (158 mi)
Duration: ~6 hours

From Poás Volcano National Park, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 22 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 88 km, Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, then Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the final 17 km into Nosara.

Highways used

  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 22 km · 24 min
  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 88 km · 1 hour 59 min
  • Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 44 min
  • Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 17 km · 26 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: ~6.5 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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