Santa Teresa to Rincón de la Vieja National Park
240 km (149 miles)
Santa Teresa
A bohemian surf town at the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, beloved for sunsets and yoga retreats.
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Rincón de la Vieja National Park
An active volcano wrapped in dry forest, with bubbling mudpots and waterfall hikes.
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Rental Car
From Santa Teresa, take Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for 68 km, Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 136 km, then Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 3 km into Rincón de la Vieja National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 68 km · 1 hour 27 min
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 136 km · 2 hours 36 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 3 km · 5 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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