Route Pura Vida

Rincón de la Vieja National Park to Tortuguero National Park

315 km (196 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 Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
To

Tortuguero National Park

A roadless maze of jungle canals on the Caribbean coast, famous for nesting sea turtles.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 315 km (196 mi)
Duration: ~8 hours

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, then Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for the final 10 km into Tortuguero National Park.

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 10 km · 8 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: ~8.5 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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