How To Get From Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca Best Way

Last updated on March 30th, 2024 at 08:04 am

How To Get From Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca Best Way – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo?

The distance from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo is 206 kilometers. Click here to book online Costa Rica activities and Day Trips

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

What Is The Cheapest Way From Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo?

The cheapest way from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca is by bus for $15 USD. If you go by bus the travel time will be around 9-10 hours from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo.

What Is The Best Way From Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo?

The best way from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo is by shared van for $74 USD you can book online and 4 hours of travel time.

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WHERE TO STAY IN PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $15 USD a night if you want the cheapest option. 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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HOW TO GET FROM TORTUGUERO TO PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA

SHARED VAN FROM TORTUGUERO TO PUERTO VIEJO (BEST WAY)

The best way from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo is by shared van direct to your hotel. The van travel time from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo is 4 hours. The van fare from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo is $74 USD and you can book online.

BY SHARED VAN FROM TORTUGUERO TO CAHUITA

If you go by van from Tortuguero to Cahuita is $74 USD you can book online. The travel time from Tortuguero to Cahuita is around 4 hours!

BOAT PLUS BUS FROM TORTUGUERO TO PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA (CHEAPEST WAY)

BOAT FROM TORTUGUERO TO LA PAVONA

The cheapest way from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo is by bus plus boat. First, you will have to ride the boat from Tortuguero to La Pavona. The boat departure schedule from Tortuguero to La Pavona is starting at 5 30 am, 9 am, 11 am and 2 45 pm. The boat fare from Tortuguero to La Pavona is around $5 USD and it includes a suitcase/backpack.

The boat ride from Tortuguero to La Pavona will take around 1 hour (it can be less or more). Outside these boat’s schedule (estimated time not fixed). There are also private boats (more expensive) going from Tortuguero to La Pavona.

BUS FROM LA PAVONA TO CARIARI SCHEDULE AND FARE

There are only 4 daily buses leaving from La Pavona to Cariari starting at 7 30 am, 10 30 am, 1 pm and 4 30 pm. The bus from La Pavona to Cariari will take around 2 hours and the bus fare from La Pavona to Cariari is around $2 USD.

BUS FROM CARIARI TO GUAPILES SCHEDULE AND FARE

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

BUS FROM GUAPILES TO LIMON SCHEDULE AND FARE

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

BUS FROM LIMON TO PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA SCHEDULE AND FARE

The bus is going from Limon to Puerto Viejo travel time is around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The bus fare from Limon to Puerto Viejo is $3 USD. The buses are running every hour from 5 30 am to 8 pm. The bus will stop at Cahuita (short stop) 15 minutes before arriving to Puerto Viejo. Check here bus schedule from Limon to Puerto Viejo!

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

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TAXI FROM TORTUGUERO TO PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA

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

BEST WAY FROM TORTUGUERO TO PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA

The best way from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca 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 Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo.

The best way from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo De Talamanca is by van for $74 USD and you can book online if you prefer comfort and get directly to your hotel in 4 hours without any other transfer.

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

Happy Travels!