San José Airport (SJO) to Rincón de la Vieja National Park
221 km (137 miles)
San José Airport (SJO)
Costa Rica's main international airport and gateway to the Central Valley.
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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 San José Airport (SJO), take Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 69 km, then Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 124 km into Rincón de la Vieja National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 69 km · 1 hour 18 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 124 km · 2 hours 3 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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