Route Pura Vida

Arenal Volcano National Park to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

111 km (69 miles)

Mountain landscape at Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
From

Arenal Volcano National Park

A near-perfect volcanic cone wrapped in rainforest, hot springs, and lava-trail hikes.

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Mountain landscape at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, Costa Rica
To

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

10,500 hectares of primary cloud forest threaded with hanging bridges and elusive quetzals.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 111 km (69 mi)
Duration: ~3.5 hours

Drive from Arenal Volcano National Park to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve on a mix of local roads.

Note: Costa Rica traffic, weather and road conditions can greatly increase your drive time. It's always best to check with Waze before heading out. Read more on how to drive in Costa Rica.

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Shuttle

Duration: ~4 hours

Private and shared shuttle services available; check with operators for current schedules and pricing.

Note: Shuttles come in shared and private flavors with different costs and trade-offs. Read more on taking a shuttle in Costa Rica.

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Flight

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