Santa Teresa to Tortuguero National Park
438 km (272 miles)
Santa Teresa
A bohemian surf town at the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, beloved for sunsets and yoga retreats.
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Tortuguero National Park
A roadless maze of jungle canals on the Caribbean coast, famous for nesting sea turtles.
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Rental Car
From Santa Teresa, take Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for 68 km, Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 47 km, Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 6 km, then Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for the final 64 km into Tortuguero National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 68 km · 1 hour 28 min
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 47 km · 48 min
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 43 min
- Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 6 km · 11 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 64 km · 1 hour 18 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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