Plan on about 7 h 12 min of driving for the 173-mile (279 km) trip from Parismina to Finca Sonador, before any stops.
Full advisory: Costa Rica. Advisory issued: Costa Rica April 02, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Costa Rica: “Try not to drive outside of urban areas at night.”
| Distance by road | 173 mi (279 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 12 min |
| Provinces on the route | Limón, Cartago, San José, Puntarenas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Parismina–Finca Sonador drive in a few lines
It runs through 4 provinces: Limón, Cartago, San José, Puntarenas. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Parismina and Finca Sonador
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–22 | 22 | Limón |
| connecting roads | 22–23 | 1 | Limón |
| local roads | 23–67 | 44 | Limón, Cartago |
| connecting roads | 67–83 | 16 | Cartago |
| local roads | 83–136 | 53 | Cartago, San José |
| connecting roads | 136–137 | 1 | San José |
| local roads | 137–173 | 36 | San José, Puntarenas |
- Mile 36 of this route: Limón → Cartago (province line)
- Mile 104 of this route: Cartago → San José (province line)
- Mile 109 of this route: San José → Cartago (province line)
- Mile 115 of this route: Cartago → San José (province line)
- Mile 121 of this route: San José → Cartago (province line)
- Mile 125 of this route: Cartago → San José (province line)
- Mile 160 of this route: San José → Puntarenas (province line)
Stops between Parismina and Finca Sonador
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, Cartago (mile 75)
- Nature and outdoors: Barbilla National Park (mile 37), Tapantí National Park (mile 67), Lankester Botanical Garden (mile 75), Los Quetzales National Park (mile 106), Los Santos Forest Reserve (mile 108), Chirripó National Park (mile 132)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, Cartago (mile 75)
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.
Guayabo National Monument
Near Turrialba in Cartago Province, Guayabo National Monument is an archaeological site on the southern slope of Turrialba Volcano.
Tapantí National Park
On the edge of the Talamanca Range near Cartago, Tapantí National Park protects forests north of Chirripó National Park and part of the Orosí River.
Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, Cartago
In the city of Cartago, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels is a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgen de los Ángeles; it dates to 1639 and was partly destroyed by an earthquake.
Lankester Botanical Garden
Outside Cartago, the University of Costa Rica runs Lankester Botanical Garden as a research center focused on orchids, and the gardens are open to the public.
Los Quetzales National Park
Created in 2006, Los Quetzales National Park covers 50 square kilometers about 97 km from San Isidro de El General, with a small ranger station and one mountainous main road.
Los Santos Forest Reserve
Created in 1975, Los Santos Forest Reserve is a protected area in Costa Rica that borders Los Quetzales National Park on its north, west and south sides.
Chirripó National Park
Established in 1975, Chirripó National Park spans parts of three Costa Rican provinces: San José, Limón and Cartago.
More drives to Finca Sonador
- San José, Costa Rica to Finca Sonador
- Heredia to Finca Sonador
- Alajuela to Finca Sonador
- Puntarenas to Finca Sonador
- Las Catalinas, Costa Rica to Finca Sonador
- Cartago, Costa Rica to Finca Sonador
From Parismina to other places in Costa Rica
- Parismina to Manuel Antonio
- Parismina to Santa Elena
- Parismina to Uvita
- Parismina to Brasilito
- Parismina to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
- Parismina to Playa Grande
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Parismina to Finca Sonador?
About 7 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 173 miles.
How far is Finca Sonador from Parismina by car?
About 173 miles (279 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 Parismina to Finca Sonador 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 Parismina to Finca Sonador?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, Cartago (church, mile 75, 0.2 mi from the route); Lankester Botanical Garden (botanical garden, mile 75, 2 mi from the route); Los Santos Forest Reserve (forest reserve, mile 108, 3 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.