Manuel Antonio National Park to Poás Volcano National Park
183 km (114 miles)
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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Poás Volcano National Park
One of the world's largest active craters, an easy day trip above San José.
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Rental Car
From Manuel Antonio National Park, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 100 km, then Caldera Highway (Route 27) for the final 37 km into Poás Volcano National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 100 km · 1 hour 57 min
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 37 km · 40 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.
Shuttle
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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