Route Pura Vida

Tortuguero National Park to Cahuita National Park

198 km (123 miles)

Beach scene at Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
From

Tortuguero National Park

A roadless maze of jungle canals on the Caribbean coast, famous for nesting sea turtles.

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Beach scene at Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica
To

Cahuita National Park

A Caribbean coastal trail through rainforest fringed by Costa Rica's best snorkeling reef.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 198 km (123 mi)
Duration: ~4.5 hours

From Tortuguero National Park, take Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 27 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 53 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 10 km, then Caribbean Coast Highway (Route 36) for the final 35 km into Cahuita National Park.

Highways used

  • Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 27 km · 21 min
  • Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 53 km · 42 min
  • Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 10 km · 10 min
  • Rt 36 Caribbean Coast Highway 35 km · 37 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: ~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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