Q COSTARICA — The current conditions on Ruta 32 are still challenging. The road remains closed near the Zurquí sector (around kilometer 31) due to a massive landslide that occurred about a week ago.
This landslide involved a huge rock estimated at around 2,500 tons, which triggered the closure on November 3 (11 days ago). Efforts to clear and remove the debris have been slowed down by ongoing weather issues, especially heavy rains, which continue to raise concerns about safety.
Crews are also working on the cleanup of a new landslide, exactly at the same site where a large rock was removed.
According to an official report, one of the workers was injured after being hit by a tree that fell while they were working on the road.
This Friday afternoon, both the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MOPT) and the National Road Council (Conavi) confirmed there is no set date for its reopening.
During the ongoing closure between Heredia and Guapiles, traffic between San José and Limón is heavily impacted, affecting both local commuters and cargo transport to and from the Caribbean port area.
Remember that the alternate routes are through Turrialba, in Cartago; Vara Blanca, in Heredia; and Chilamate–Vuelta de Kooper.
If you have to travel between San Jose and Limon, please take care while driving. The alternate routes aren’t just jam-packed—they’re also narrow and winding, making them a real challenge in the rain, especially after dark.
Thursday afternoon, a car plunged into the La Paz waterfall in Vara Blanca de Heredia yesterday afternoon. Fortunately, the driver and passenger were able to extricate themselves and get to safety. The vehicle was pulled out of the water this Friday afternoon. removed from the site.