Poás Volcano National Park to Puerto Viejo
266 km (165 miles)
Poás Volcano National Park
One of the world's largest active craters, an easy day trip above San José.
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Puerto Viejo
Costa Rica's laid-back Caribbean side — reggae bars, reef breaks, and Afro-Caribbean cuisine.
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Rental Car
From Poás Volcano National Park, take Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for 43 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 3 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 38 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 48 km into Puerto Viejo.
Highways used
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 43 km · 49 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 3 km · 3 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 38 km · 29 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 53 km · 42 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 10 km · 10 min
- Rt 36 Caribbean Coast Highway 48 km · 53 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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