Tortuguero National Park to Jaco
221 km (137 miles)
Tortuguero National Park
A roadless maze of jungle canals on the Caribbean coast, famous for nesting sea turtles.
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Jaco
A high-energy surf town an hour from San José, with consistent waves and lively nightlife.
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Rental Car
From Tortuguero National Park, take Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 62 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 6 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 58 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 34 km into Jaco.
Highways used
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 62 km · 1 hour 31 min
- Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 6 km · 12 min
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 58 km · 1 hour 10 min
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 34 km · 50 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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