Uvita to La Fortuna
274 km (171 miles)
Uvita
Gateway to Marino Ballena National Park and the iconic Whale's Tail sandbar at low tide.
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La Fortuna
Base camp for Arenal Volcano, hot springs, and the country's biggest hanging-bridge hikes.
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Rental Car
From Uvita, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 161 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 7 km, Radial San Ramón (Route 156) for 1 km, Corredor Norte (Route 35) for 32 km, then Northern Lowlands Highway (Route 4) for the final 13 km into La Fortuna.
Highways used
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 161 km · 2 hours 42 min
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 7 km · 7 min
- Rt 156 Radial San Ramón 1 km · 4 min
- Rt 35 Corredor Norte 32 km · 53 min
- Rt 4 Northern Lowlands Highway 13 km · 13 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
Full-day journey. Some shuttles include stops at San José or other attractions.
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
Note: Domestic flights in Costa Rica are short hops on small turboprops, with strict baggage limits and early check-in. Read more on flying in Costa Rica.
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