Bribri to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica is about 301 road miles (485 km): roughly 9 h 48 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Full advisory: Costa Rica. Advisory issued: Costa Rica April 02, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Costa Rica: “Do not drive through water if you can't see its depth.”
| Total distance | 301 mi (485 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 48 min |
| Provinces on the route | Limón, San José, Heredia, Alajuela, Puntarenas, Guanacaste |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Bribri–Santa Teresa, Costa Rica drive in a few lines
It runs through 6 provinces: Limón, San José, Heredia, Alajuela, Puntarenas, Guanacaste. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Bribri to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–137 | 137 | Limón, San José, Heredia |
| connecting roads | 137–138 | 1 | San José |
| local roads | 138–169 | 31 | San José, Alajuela |
| connecting roads | 169–171 | 2 | Alajuela |
| local roads | 171–301 | 130 | Alajuela, Puntarenas, Guanacaste |
- Mile 108 of this route: Limón → San José (province line)
- Mile 126 of this route: San José → Heredia (province line)
- Mile 134 of this route: Heredia → San José (province line)
- Mile 146 of this route: San José → Alajuela (province line)
- Mile 179 of this route: Alajuela → Puntarenas (province line)
- Mile 208 of this route: Puntarenas → Guanacaste (province line)
- Mile 266 of this route: Guanacaste → Puntarenas (province line)
- Mile 274 of this route: Puntarenas → Guanacaste (province line)
- Mile 290 of this route: Guanacaste → Puntarenas (province line)
Stops between Bribri and Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cahuita National Park (mile 11), Las Mercedes (mile 83), Braulio Carrillo National Park (mile 113), Museo La Salle (mile 138)
- Nature and outdoors: Cahuita National Park (mile 11), Barbilla National Park (mile 61), Braulio Carrillo National Park (mile 113), Irazú Volcano National Park (mile 126), Barra Honda National Park (mile 245)
- Museums and history: Las Mercedes (mile 83), Museo Nacional de Costa Rica (mile 134), Museo La Salle (mile 138)
Cahuita National Park
On Costa Rica's southern Caribbean coast next to the town of Cahuita, Cahuita National Park protects beaches, lowlands and coral reefs. Visitors can snorkel in the marine area, and sea turtles nest here.
Barbilla National Park
On the eastern slopes of the Cordillera de Talamanca, Barbilla National Park belongs to the Caribbean La Amistad Conservation Area; it became a biological preserve in 1982 and a national park in 1998.
Las Mercedes
On Costa Rica's Caribbean slope, between the foothills of Turrialba Volcano and the alluvial plain, Las Mercedes is an archaeological site with platforms, plazas, terraces, ramps, funerary areas and paved roads.
Braulio Carrillo National Park
Braulio Carrillo National Park spreads across parts of Heredia, Cartago, Limón and San José provinces in central Costa Rica and forms part of the Central Conservation Area.
Irazú Volcano National Park
Established in 1955 in Cartago Province, Irazú Volcano National Park (Parque Nacional Volcán Irazú) encompasses Irazú Volcano and the Prusia Forest Reserve.
Museo Nacional de Costa Rica
Costa Rica's national museum stands in San José on Calle 17 between Central and Second Avenues, in the Cuesta de Moras area.
Museo La Salle
San José's La Salle natural history museum has three main halls with exhibits on insects, fish, reptiles and amphibians, birds, mammals and anthropology.
Barra Honda National Park
Created in 1974 to protect its cave systems beneath Barra Honda Peak, Barra Honda National Park sits about 12 km from the Tempisque River in western Costa Rica.
More drives to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
- Cartago, Costa Rica to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
- Tortuguero to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
- Parismina to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
- Limón to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
- Sixaola to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
From Bribri to other places in Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Bribri to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica?
About 9 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 301 miles.
How far is Santa Teresa, Costa Rica from Bribri by car?
About 301 miles (485 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Bribri to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Costa Rica Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Bribri to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica?
Closest to the road: Las Mercedes (archaeological site, mile 83, 0.6 mi from the route); Braulio Carrillo National Park (national park, mile 113, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo La Salle (museum, mile 138, 0.6 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.