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Tortuguero National Park to San José Airport (SJO)

143 km (89 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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San José Airport (SJO) terminal, Costa Rica
To

San José Airport (SJO)

Costa Rica's main international airport and gateway to the Central Valley.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 143 km (89 mi)
Duration: ~4.5 hours

From Tortuguero National Park, take Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 62 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 4 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 13 km, then Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 2 km into San José Airport (SJO).

Highways used

  • Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 62 km · 1 hour 31 min
  • Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 4 km · 8 min
  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 13 km · 15 min
  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 2 km · 2 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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