Route Pura Vida

Rincón de la Vieja National Park to Nosara

161 km (100 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 Nosara, Costa Rica
To

Nosara

A wellness-focused Pacific beach community known for surf, yoga, and protected jungle.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 161 km (100 mi)
Duration: ~4.5 hours

From Rincón de la Vieja National Park, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 3 km, Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 76 km, then Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the final 17 km into Nosara.

Highways used

  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 3 km · 5 min
  • Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 76 km · 1 hour 39 min
  • Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 17 km · 26 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 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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