The Wayro route from Sixaola to Las Catalinas, Costa Rica is 310 miles (499 km), about 9 h 1 min of driving without 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: “Do not drive through water if you can't see its depth.”
| Total distance | 310 mi (499 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 1 min |
| Provinces on the route | Limón, Heredia, Alajuela, Guanacaste |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Sixaola to Las Catalinas, Costa Rica: the shape of the trip
It runs through 4 provinces: Limón, Heredia, Alajuela, Guanacaste. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Sixaola to Las Catalinas, Costa Rica, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–278 | 278 | Limón, Heredia, Alajuela, Guanacaste |
| connecting roads | 278–279 | 1 | Guanacaste |
| local roads | 279–310 | 31 | Guanacaste |
- Mile 118 of this route: Limón → Heredia (province line)
- Mile 147 of this route: Heredia → Alajuela (province line)
- Mile 234 of this route: Alajuela → Guanacaste (province line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Sixaola and Las Catalinas, Costa Rica
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cahuita National Park (mile 24), Africa Safari Adventure Park (mile 273), Museo de Sabanero (mile 278)
- Nature and outdoors: Volio Waterfall (mile 15), Cahuita National Park (mile 24), Barbilla National Park (mile 75), Braulio Carrillo National Park (mile 118), Arenal Volcano National Park (mile 186), Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park (mile 235), Africa Safari Adventure Park (mile 273)
- Museums and history: Museo de Sabanero (mile 278)
Volio Waterfall
Near the town of Bribri in Limón Province, Volio Waterfall lies within the Bribri Indigenous reservation.
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.
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.
La Selva Biological Station
Run by the Organization for Tropical Studies, La Selva Biological Station protects 1,536 hectares of lowland tropical rain forest in northeastern Costa Rica.
Arenal Volcano National Park
Between the Guanacaste and Tilarán ranges, Arenal Volcano National Park protects eight of Costa Rica's 12 life zones in a region that includes Lake Arenal.
Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park
In northwestern Costa Rica, Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park protects the still-active Miravalles Volcano, whose last recorded activity was steam venting in 1946.
Africa Safari Adventure Park
South of Liberia in El Salto, Africa Safari Adventure Park is a private wildlife park of about 247 acres with zebras, warthogs, and giraffes in safari-style enclosures.
Museo de Sabanero
Founded in 1990 in Liberia, the Museo de Sabanero focuses on the cowboy culture of northwest Costa Rica, a region where Liberia was long known for raising livestock.
More drives to Las Catalinas, Costa Rica
- Puntarenas to Las Catalinas, Costa Rica
- Pochote to Las Catalinas, Costa Rica
- Heredia to Las Catalinas, Costa Rica
- Cartago, Costa Rica to Las Catalinas, Costa Rica
- Tortuguero to Las Catalinas, Costa Rica
- Limón to Las Catalinas, Costa Rica
From Sixaola to other places in Costa Rica
- Sixaola to Parismina
- Sixaola to Tortuguero
- Sixaola to Santa Elena
- Sixaola to Pochote
- Sixaola to Playas del Coco
- Sixaola to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Sixaola to Las Catalinas, Costa Rica?
About 9 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 310 miles.
How far is Las Catalinas, Costa Rica from Sixaola by car?
About 310 miles (499 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 Sixaola to Las Catalinas, 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 Sixaola to Las Catalinas, Costa Rica?
Closest to the road: Cahuita National Park (national park, mile 24, 0.6 mi from the route); Africa Safari Adventure Park (park, mile 273, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo de Sabanero (museum, mile 278, 0.4 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.