How To Get From Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero – All Possible Ways (Updated 2023)

Last updated on January 9th, 2023 at 08:56 pm

How To Get From Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer. The distance from Puerto Viejo De Talamanca to Tortuguero is 206 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips

The travel time by taxi from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero is around 4 hours and 30 minutes (with the ferry included). The taxi fare from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero is around $250-350 USD. Read here how to get from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca the reverse way.

What Is The Cheapest Way From Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero?

The cheapest way from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero is by bus for $15 USD. The bus travel time from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero is around 10 hours.

What Is The Best Way From Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero?

The best way from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero is by shared van for $58 USD per person and 5 hours travel time and you can book online.

You can rent a car at Tortuguero or private transportation prices will be around $250-350 USD depending on the people that are joining.

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WHERE TO STAY IN TORTUGUERO

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $8-10 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Tortuguero. A double room hostel can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night.

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HOW TO GET FROM PUERTO VIEJO TO TORTUGUERO

BUS FROM PUERTO VIEJO TO TORTUGUERO (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero is by bus plus boat. First you will have to ride the bus from Puerto Viejo De Talamanca to Limon, Guapiles, Cariari and La Pavona to ride a boat to Tortuguero.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM PUERTO VIEJO TO LIMON

The bus schedule from Puerto Viejo to Limon is running every hour starting at 5 30 am to 6 30 pm. Check here bus schedule from Limon to Puerto Viejo!

The bus is going from Puerto Viejo to Limon travel time is around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The bus fare from Puerto Viejo De Talamanca is $3 USD. The bus will stop at Cahuita (short stop). 

BUS SCHEDULE FROM LIMON TO GUAPILES

Once in Limon you will have to take a bus from Limon to Guapiles. The bus schedule from Limon to Guapiles is leaving every 2-3 hours. The bus travel time from Limon to Guapiles is 2 hours and the bus fare from Limon to Guapiles is around $4 USD. 

BUS SCHEDULE FROM GUAPILES TO CARIARI

Once in Guapiles you will have to take a bus from Guapiles to Cariari. The bus schedule from Guapiles to Cariari is running every 15 minutes. The bus travel time from Guapiles to Cariari is around 45 minutes and the bus fare from Guapiles to Cariari is $1 USD.

BUS SCHEDULE FROM CARIARI TO LA PAVONA

Once in Cariari you will have to take a bus from Cariari to La Pavona where the boats are leaving to Tortuguero. The bus schedule from Cariari to La Pavona is only 4 daily buses starting from 6 am, 9 am, 11 30 am and 3 pm. The bus travel time from Cariari to La Pavona is around 2 hours and the bus fare from Cariari to La Pavona is $2 USD.

BOAT SCHEDULE LA PAVONA TO TORTUGUERO

Once in La Pavona you will have to get a boat. You can buy the tickets in the restaurant and it will be a shared boat up to 20 people going from La Pavona to Tortuguero. The boat fare from La Pavona to Tortuguero is around $5 USD and it includes a suitcase/backpack.

The boat schedule from La Pavona to Tortuguero is starting at 6 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 3 pm and last one at 4 30 pm (when the bus from Cariari to La Pavona is arriving). The boat ride from La Pavona to Tortuguero will take around 1 hour (it can be less or more). Outside these boats schedule (estimated time not fixed) there are also private boats (more expensive) going from La Pavona to Tortuguero.

The total travel time from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero is 9-10 hours including boat, buses and waiting time. The total fare from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero is $15 USD boat plus public buses. You will have to ride the first bus at 5 30 am from Puerto Viejo if you want to make sure you arrive on the same day to Tortuguero.

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SHARED VAN FROM PUERTO VIEJO TO TORTUGUERO (BEST WAY)

The best way from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero is 5 hours.

The van fare from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero is $58 USD and you can book online.

TAXI FROM PUERTO VIEJO TO TORTUGUERO

If you go from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero is around 4 hours and 30 minutes including the boat to Pavona (you will have to get to Pavona on your own).

The taxi fare from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero Viejo is around $250 USD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depend on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA TO TORTUGUERO

Uber App can be useful for traveling around Costa Rica but they have similar fares to taxis. You can expect going from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero is around $250 USD depending on the traffic or time of the day.

CAR RENTAL AT PUERTO VIEJO

There are many options for renting a car in Puerto Viejo De Talamanca. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Tortuguero or if you would love to move around.

It will take you 4 hours and 30 minutes to get to Tortuguero from Puerto Viejo with a private car including the ferry ride. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Centauro available for $30 USD per day.

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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA TO TORTUGUERO

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $380 USD and you will be able to fit up to 9 people. It could be $45 USD per person.

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BEST WAY FROM PUERTO VIEJO TO TORTUGUERO

The best way from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero is by bus if you go on a budget for a total of 9-10 hours including boat, bus and waiting time. You will pay around $15 USD including the boat and bus coming from Puerto Viejo.

The best way from Puerto Viejo to Tortuguero is by van for $58 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel in 5 hours without any other transfer.

If you wish more comfort taxi, Uber or private transportation from Puerto Viejo De Talamanca to Tortuguero is around $250 USD and 4 hours and 30 minutes travel time.

ACCOMMODATION BUDGET TRAVEL IN TORTUGUERO

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $8 USD a night if you want the cheapest option. AirBnb is also available, mostly for about $20-25 USD a night. Double-room hostels can cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost more or less $80 USD a night.

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FOOD BUDGET TRAVEL IN COSTA RICA

Breakfast will be the cheapest meal of the day and you can load up on Gallo Pinto, tortillas, eggs, fried plantains and some fresh fruit too for around $3-4 USD per person. At lunch you might want a chicken sandwich for $8-10 USD salad, burger and pizza with a fresh fruit drink for $3 USD.

You can have a budget of $15-20 USD a day and it can already get you more than enough decent meals. Costa Rica is a little bit pricey compared to other countries like Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua in Central America.

BEST TIME TO VISIT COSTA RICA

In Costa Rica their summer (December to April), there are fewer rains than normal. In their winter (May to November), the rains are almost non-stop. For most tourists best time to visit Costa Rica is from December to April because of easier transport. 

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CASH AND ATMS IN COSTA RICA

The currency of Costa Rica is called Colòn and as of now, $1 USD is worth 600 Colòn. Do not exchange your currency at the airport because you’ll get less than what you’ll get with the city’s exchange. Anyway if you are bringing USD you can use them while traveling around Costa Rica no need to exchange them.

Bank or debit cards in an ATM are the recommended way to access your funds while traveling in Costa Rica. Know real-time currency exchange here!

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