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Tortuguero National Park to Uvita

345 km (214 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 Uvita, Costa Rica
To

Uvita

Gateway to Marino Ballena National Park and the iconic Whale's Tail sandbar at low tide.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 345 km (214 mi)
Duration: ~8 hours

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 161 km into Uvita.

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 161 km · 2 hours 54 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: ~8.5 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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