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Jaco to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

124 km (77 miles)

Beach scene at Jaco, Costa Rica
From

Jaco

A high-energy surf town an hour from San José, with consistent waves and lively nightlife.

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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: 124 km (77 mi)
Duration: ~3.5 hours

From Jaco, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 34 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 29 km, then Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 18 km into Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.

Highways used

  • Rt 34 Costanera Sur 34 km · 48 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: ~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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