Route Pura Vida

Tamarindo to Irazú Volcano National Park

307 km (191 miles)

Beach scene at Tamarindo, Costa Rica
From

Tamarindo

A lively Pacific beach town with reliable surf, sunset bars, and easy access to quiet coves nearby.

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Mountain landscape at Irazú Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
To

Irazú Volcano National Park

Costa Rica's tallest volcano (3,432 m), with a lunar summit and turquoise crater lake.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 307 km (191 mi)
Duration: ~7 hours

From Tamarindo, take Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 34 km, 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 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 34 km · 37 min
  • 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.

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Shuttle

Duration: ~7.5 hours

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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Flight

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