Rincón de la Vieja National Park to Santa Teresa
240 km (149 miles)
Rincón de la Vieja National Park
An active volcano wrapped in dry forest, with bubbling mudpots and waterfall hikes.
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Santa Teresa
A bohemian surf town at the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, beloved for sunsets and yoga retreats.
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Rental Car
From Rincón de la Vieja National Park, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 3 km, Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 150 km, then Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the final 54 km into Santa Teresa.
Highways used
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 3 km · 5 min
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 150 km · 2 hours 58 min
- Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 54 km · 1 hour 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.
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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