Samara to Irazú Volcano National Park
284 km (177 miles)
Samara
A relaxed beach town with a calm, swimmable bay — great for families and first-time surfers.
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Irazú Volcano National Park
Costa Rica's tallest volcano (3,432 m), with a lunar summit and turquoise crater lake.
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Rental Car
From Samara, take Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 8 km, then Route 215 (Route 215) for the final 3 km into Irazú Volcano National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 44 min
- Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 8 km · 14 min
- Rt 215 Route 215 3 km · 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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