Route Pura Vida

Puerto Viejo to Irazú Volcano National Park

207 km (129 miles)

Beach scene at Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
From

Puerto Viejo

Costa Rica's laid-back Caribbean side — reggae bars, reef breaks, and Afro-Caribbean cuisine.

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Mountain landscape at Irazú Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
To

Irazú Volcano National Park

Costa Rica's tallest volcano (3,432 m), with a lunar summit and turquoise crater lake.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 207 km (129 mi)
Duration: ~5 hours

From Puerto Viejo, take Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 23 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 28 km, Corredor Suratlántico (Route 10) for 47 km, then Corredor Suratlántico (Route 10) for the final 20 km into Irazú Volcano National Park.

Highways used

  • Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 23 km · 18 min
  • Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 28 km · 22 min
  • Rt 10 Corredor Suratlántico 47 km · 1 hour 11 min
  • Rt 10 Corredor Suratlántico 20 km · 31 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: ~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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