A private, air‑conditioned shuttle links Puerto Viejo’s Caribbean coast to La Fortuna near Arenal, running roughly six hours door‑to‑door with a short stop in Guápiles. Expect coastal flats, agricultural lowlands, and cooler volcanic foothills as you cross provinces.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You slide into an air‑conditioned car in Puerto Viejo as the Caribbean light drips through palms and the driver eases onto the coastal road. The town’s reggae-infused pace recedes; the highway climbs and the landscape shifts from coconut fringe to patchwork banana plantations and then the rising green of Arenal’s foothills.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; primarily a seated transfer but requires mobility for boarding and luggage handling
Wildlife
History
The corridor links Limón’s Afro‑Caribbean coastal communities with the agricultural interior; road improvements in the late 20th century opened inland tourism to Arenal’s volcano and hot springs.
Conservation
Drive respectfully—avoid single‑use plastics at stops and stay on marked roads; the Arenal area and Caribbean lowlands are sensitive to runoff and habitat fragmentation.
Reserve your spot on the Private Transfer: Puerto Viejo to La Fortuna today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book exact pickup details
Confirm hotel address, pickup time and flight/arrival info when you book to ensure a smooth door‑to‑door transfer.
Pack motion‑sickness aids
The last leg toward La Fortuna has twisty mountain roads—bring medication or acupressure bands if you’re sensitive.
Plan a restroom/meal stop
The operator schedules a ~20‑minute stop in Guápiles—use it to refuel, stretch, and buy food from local sodas.
Dress in layers
Temperatures can drop moving inland toward Arenal—carry a light jacket for comfort on arrival.
Light daypack
Keeps travel documents, water, medication and a jacket accessible during the drive.
Motion‑sickness remedy
Useful for passengers sensitive to winding mountain roads on the final approach to La Fortuna.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated on a long drive is practical, especially after outdoor activities in Arenal.
summer
Light jacket or fleece
Evenings and higher elevations near Arenal can be noticeably cooler than the coast.
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