The Wayro route from Sixaola to Parismina is 111 miles (178 km), about 3 h 42 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: “Roads can have unclear lane markings, narrow shoulders, and large potholes.”
| Distance | 111 mi (178 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 42 min |
| Provinces on the route | Limón |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Sixaola–Parismina drive in a few lines
Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Sixaola to Parismina
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–88 | 88 | Limón |
| connecting roads | 88–89 | 1 | Limón |
| local roads | 89–111 | 22 | Limón |
Where to stop on the way to Parismina
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cahuita National Park (mile 24)
- Nature and outdoors: Volio Waterfall (mile 15), Cahuita National Park (mile 24), Barbilla National Park (mile 75)
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.
More drives to Parismina
- Heredia to Parismina
- Tortuguero to Parismina
- Alajuela to Parismina
- Cartago, Costa Rica to Parismina
- Puntarenas to Parismina
- San Isidro to Parismina
From Sixaola to other places in Costa Rica
- Sixaola to Tortuguero
- Sixaola to Santa Elena
- Sixaola to Las Catalinas, Costa Rica
- Sixaola to Pochote
- Sixaola to Playas del Coco
- Sixaola to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Sixaola to Parismina?
About 3 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 111 miles.
How far is Parismina from Sixaola by car?
About 111 miles (178 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 Parismina 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 Parismina?
Closest to the road: Volio Waterfall (waterfall, mile 15, 3 mi from the route); Cahuita National Park (national park, mile 24, 0.6 mi from the route); Barbilla National Park (national park, mile 75, 9 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.