Puerto Viejo to Rincón de la Vieja National Park
417 km (259 miles)
Puerto Viejo
Costa Rica's laid-back Caribbean side — reggae bars, reef breaks, and Afro-Caribbean cuisine.
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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 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 47 km, Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for 83 km, Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for 53 km, Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for 39 km, then Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for the final 16 km into Rincón de la Vieja 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 47 km · 37 min
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 83 km · 1 hour 27 min
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 53 km · 1 hour
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 39 km · 49 min
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 16 km · 21 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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