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Tortuguero National Park to Puerto Viejo

208 km (129 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 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
To

Puerto Viejo

Costa Rica's laid-back Caribbean side — reggae bars, reef breaks, and Afro-Caribbean cuisine.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 208 km (129 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 48 km into Puerto Viejo.

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 48 km · 53 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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