Dominical to Monteverde
225 km (140 miles)
From
Dominical
A surfer-hippie town and jumping-off point for waterfalls and the Costa Ballena coast.
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Monteverde
A misty cloud forest hill town for canopy walks, zip-lines, and exceptional birdwatching.
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Rental Car
Distance: 225 km (140 mi)
Duration: ~4.5 hours
From Dominical, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 142 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 142 km · 2 hours 25 min
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 29 km · 30 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 18 km · 27 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: ~5 hours
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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