Uvita to Puerto Viejo
440 km (274 miles)
Uvita
Gateway to Marino Ballena National Park and the iconic Whale's Tail sandbar at low tide.
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Puerto Viejo
Costa Rica's laid-back Caribbean side — reggae bars, reef breaks, and Afro-Caribbean cuisine.
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Rental Car
From Uvita, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 161 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 58 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 6 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 91 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 34 Costanera Sur 161 km · 2 hours 42 min
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 58 km · 1 hour 5 min
- Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 6 km · 10 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 91 km · 1 hour 32 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 53 km · 41 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 10 km · 9 min
- Rt 36 Caribbean Coast Highway 48 km · 56 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
Very long journey. Consider flying or making multiple stops.
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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