Route Pura Vida

Manuel Antonio National Park to Monteverde

193 km (120 miles)

Beach scene at Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
From

Manuel Antonio National Park

Costa Rica's most-visited park, where rainforest spills onto white-sand beaches and four monkey species.

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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: 193 km (120 mi)
Duration: ~4.5 hours

From Manuel Antonio National Park, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 100 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 100 km · 1 hour 57 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: ~5 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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