Route Pura Vida

Rincón de la Vieja National Park to Irazú Volcano National Park

284 km (176 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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Mountain landscape at Irazú Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
To

Irazú Volcano National Park

Costa Rica's tallest volcano (3,432 m), with a lunar summit and turquoise crater lake.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 284 km (176 mi)
Duration: ~6.5 hours

From Rincón de la Vieja National Park, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 124 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 8 km, then Route 215 (Route 215) for the final 3 km into Irazú Volcano National Park.

Highways used

  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 124 km · 2 hours 3 min
  • Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 8 km · 14 min
  • Rt 215 Route 215 3 km · 11 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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