Cahuita National Park to Manuel Antonio National Park
378 km (235 miles)
Cahuita National Park
A Caribbean coastal trail through rainforest fringed by Costa Rica's best snorkeling reef.
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Manuel Antonio National Park
Costa Rica's most-visited park, where rainforest spills onto white-sand beaches and four monkey species.
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Rental Car
From Cahuita National Park, take Caribbean Coast Highway (Route 36) for 35 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 23 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 28 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 96 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 6 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 58 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 100 km into Manuel Antonio National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 36 Caribbean Coast Highway 35 km · 36 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 23 km · 18 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 28 km · 22 min
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 96 km · 1 hour 57 min
- Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 6 km · 12 min
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 58 km · 1 hour 10 min
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 100 km · 1 hour 59 min
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.
Shuttle
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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