Route Pura Vida

La Fortuna to Monteverde

111 km (69 miles)

Mountain landscape at La Fortuna, Costa Rica
From

La Fortuna

Base camp for Arenal Volcano, hot springs, and the country's biggest hanging-bridge hikes.

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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: 111 km (69 mi)
Duration: ~3.5 hours

Drive from La Fortuna to Monteverde on a mix of local roads.

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

The famous 'Jeep-Boat-Jeep' route crosses Lake Arenal for a unique experience.

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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