Route Pura Vida

Corcovado National Park to Monteverde

380 km (236 miles)

Mountain landscape at Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
From

Corcovado National Park

Costa Rica's wildest park, on the remote Osa Peninsula, with the country's densest wildlife.

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Mountain landscape at Monteverde, Costa Rica
To

Monteverde

A misty cloud forest hill town for canopy walks, zip-lines, and exceptional birdwatching.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 380 km (236 mi)
Duration: ~8.5 hours

From Corcovado National Park, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 203 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 29 km, then Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 18 km into Monteverde.

Highways used

  • Rt 34 Costanera Sur 203 km · 3 hours 31 min
  • Rt 27 Caldera Highway 29 km · 32 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.

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Shuttle

Duration: ~9 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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