Route Pura Vida

Rincón de la Vieja National Park to Marino Ballena National Park

336 km (209 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 Marino Ballena National Park, Costa Rica
To

Marino Ballena National Park

A whale-watching marine park anchored by the photogenic Whale's Tail sandbar at Uvita.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 336 km (209 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 161 km into Marino Ballena National Park.

Highways used

  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 124 km · 2 hours 3 min
  • Rt 34 Costanera Sur 161 km · 2 hours 54 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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