Costa Rica, Talamanca
The Pan American climbs to 3335 metres through paramo above the cloud line.
Length
96 km
In miles
59.7 mi
Driving time
2 hr 24 min
Atlas rating
8.6 / 10
The run
Cartago to San Isidro de El General, following the Route 2. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Dense fog in the afternoons all year
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 18 March 2026
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