Route Pura Vida

Rincón de la Vieja National Park to Dominical

316 km (196 miles)

Mountain landscape at Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Costa Rica
From

Rincón de la Vieja National Park

An active volcano wrapped in dry forest, with bubbling mudpots and waterfall hikes.

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Beach scene at Dominical, Costa Rica
To

Dominical

A surfer-hippie town and jumping-off point for waterfalls and the Costa Ballena coast.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 316 km (196 mi)
Duration: ~6.5 hours

From Rincón de la Vieja National Park, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 124 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 142 km into Dominical.

Highways used

  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 124 km · 2 hours 3 min
  • Rt 34 Costanera Sur 142 km · 2 hours 35 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: ~7 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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