Route Pura Vida

Tortuguero National Park to La Fortuna

176 km (109 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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Mountain landscape at La Fortuna, Costa Rica
To

La Fortuna

Base camp for Arenal Volcano, hot springs, and the country's biggest hanging-bridge hikes.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 176 km (109 mi)
Duration: ~4 hours

From Tortuguero National Park, take Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 13 km, Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for 83 km, then Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for the final 13 km into La Fortuna.

Highways used

  • Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 13 km · 12 min
  • Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 83 km · 1 hour 27 min
  • Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 13 km · 14 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: ~4.5 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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