Rincón de la Vieja National Park to Puerto Viejo
408 km (254 miles)
Rincón de la Vieja National Park
An active volcano wrapped in dry forest, with bubbling mudpots and waterfall hikes.
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Puerto Viejo
Costa Rica's laid-back Caribbean side — reggae bars, reef breaks, and Afro-Caribbean cuisine.
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Rental Car
From Rincón de la Vieja National Park, take Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for 55 km, Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for 16 km, Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for 83 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 3 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 38 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 53 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 10 km, then Caribbean Coast Highway (Route 36) for the final 48 km into Puerto Viejo.
Highways used
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 55 km · 1 hour 12 min
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 16 km · 17 min
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 83 km · 1 hour 26 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 3 km · 3 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 38 km · 29 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 53 km · 42 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 10 km · 10 min
- Rt 36 Caribbean Coast Highway 48 km · 53 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.
Shuttle
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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