Manuel Antonio National Park to Santa Teresa
364 km (226 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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Santa Teresa
A bohemian surf town at the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, beloved for sunsets and yoga retreats.
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Rental Car
From Manuel Antonio National Park, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 100 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 29 km, Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 49 km, Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 61 km, then Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the final 54 km into Santa Teresa.
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 49 km · 1 hour 7 min
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 44 min
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 61 km · 1 hour 5 min
- Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 54 km · 1 hour 11 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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