San José Airport (SJO) to Marino Ballena National Park
212 km (132 miles)
San José Airport (SJO)
Costa Rica's main international airport and gateway to the Central Valley.
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Marino Ballena National Park
A whale-watching marine park anchored by the photogenic Whale's Tail sandbar at Uvita.
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Rental Car
From San José Airport (SJO), take Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 41 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 161 km into Marino Ballena National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 41 km · 47 min
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 161 km · 2 hours 54 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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