Puerto Viejo to Marino Ballena National Park
441 km (274 miles)
Puerto Viejo
Costa Rica's laid-back Caribbean side — reggae bars, reef breaks, and Afro-Caribbean cuisine.
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Marino Ballena National Park
A whale-watching marine park anchored by the photogenic Whale's Tail sandbar at Uvita.
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Rental Car
From Puerto Viejo, take Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 23 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 28 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 96 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 6 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 58 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 161 km into Marino Ballena National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 23 km · 18 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 28 km · 22 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 96 km · 1 hour 57 min
- Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 6 km · 12 min
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 58 km · 1 hour 10 min
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 161 km · 2 hours 54 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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