Tortuguero National Park to Nosara
379 km (235 miles)
Tortuguero National Park
A roadless maze of jungle canals on the Caribbean coast, famous for nesting sea turtles.
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Nosara
A wellness-focused Pacific beach community known for surf, yoga, and protected jungle.
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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 86 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 49 km, Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, then Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the final 17 km into Nosara.
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 86 km · 1 hour 41 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 49 km · 1 hour 7 min
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 44 min
- Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 17 km · 26 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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