Cahuita National Park to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
354 km (220 miles)
Cahuita National Park
A Caribbean coastal trail through rainforest fringed by Costa Rica's best snorkeling reef.
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
10,500 hectares of primary cloud forest threaded with hanging bridges and elusive quetzals.
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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 86 km, then Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 18 km into Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.
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 86 km · 1 hour 41 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 18 km · 28 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.
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