Route Pura Vida

Puerto Viejo to San José Airport (SJO)

237 km (147 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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San José Airport (SJO) terminal, Costa Rica
To

San José Airport (SJO)

Costa Rica's main international airport and gateway to the Central Valley.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 237 km (147 mi)
Duration: ~5 hours

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 4 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 13 km, then Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 2 km into San José Airport (SJO).

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 56 min
  • Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 4 km · 7 min
  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 13 km · 14 min
  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 2 km · 2 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

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

Route: LIO (Limón) → SJO
Duration: 30 minutes

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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