Puerto Viejo to San José
217 km (135 miles)
Puerto Viejo
Costa Rica's laid-back Caribbean side — reggae bars, reef breaks, and Afro-Caribbean cuisine.
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San José
Costa Rica's capital and cultural hub — markets, museums, and the country's best food scene.
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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, then Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for the final 97 km into San José.
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 97 km · 1 hour 57 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
Daily shuttles to San José. Cross the scenic mountain pass.
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
Note: Domestic flights in Costa Rica are short hops on small turboprops, with strict baggage limits and early check-in. Read more on flying in Costa Rica.
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