Plan on about 3 h 9 min of driving for the 83-mile (133 km) trip from Tortuguero to Parismina, 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: “Roads can have unclear lane markings, narrow shoulders, and large potholes.”
| Distance by road | 83 mi (133 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 9 min |
| Provinces on the route | Limón |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Tortuguero to Parismina
Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tortuguero to Parismina
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–60 | 60 | Limón |
| connecting roads | 60–61 | 1 | Limón |
| local roads | 61–83 | 22 | Limón |
Where to stop on the way to Parismina
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Las Mercedes (mile 52)
- Nature and outdoors: Tortuguero National Park (mile 7), Turrialba Volcano National Park (mile 40)
- Museums and history: Las Mercedes (mile 52)
Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero National Park lies in Costa Rica's Limón Province, within the Tortuguero Conservation Area in the northeast of the country.
Turrialba Volcano National Park
Turrialba Volcano National Park covers the area around Turrialba Volcano in Cartago Province, within Costa Rica's Central Conservation Area. Major eruptions took place between 1864 and 1868.
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.
More drives to Parismina
- Heredia to Parismina
- Alajuela to Parismina
- Cartago, Costa Rica to Parismina
- Puntarenas to Parismina
- San Isidro to Parismina
- Dominical to Parismina
From Tortuguero to other places in Costa Rica
- Tortuguero to Manuel Antonio
- Tortuguero to Santa Elena
- Tortuguero to Uvita
- Tortuguero to Finca Sonador
- Tortuguero to Las Catalinas, Costa Rica
- Tortuguero to Playas del Coco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tortuguero to Parismina?
About 3 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 83 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tortuguero to Parismina?
About 83 miles (133 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 Tortuguero to Parismina drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Costa Rica Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Tortuguero and Parismina?
Closest to the road: Tortuguero National Park (national park, mile 7, 6 mi from the route); Turrialba Volcano National Park (national park, mile 40, 12 mi from the route); Las Mercedes (archaeological site, mile 52, 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.