Poás Volcano National Park to Rincón de la Vieja National Park
232 km (144 miles)
Poás Volcano National Park
One of the world's largest active craters, an easy day trip above San José.
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Rincón de la Vieja National Park
An active volcano wrapped in dry forest, with bubbling mudpots and waterfall hikes.
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Rental Car
From Poás Volcano National Park, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 22 km, then Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 162 km into Rincón de la Vieja National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 22 km · 24 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 162 km · 2 hours 56 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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