Route Pura Vida

Manuel Antonio to Cahuita National Park

378 km (235 miles)

Beach scene at Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
From

Manuel Antonio

A small Pacific town famous for white-sand coves, sloths, and the country's most-visited national park.

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Beach scene at Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica
To

Cahuita National Park

A Caribbean coastal trail through rainforest fringed by Costa Rica's best snorkeling reef.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 378 km (235 mi)
Duration: ~7.5 hours

From Manuel Antonio, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 100 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 58 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 6 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 91 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 53 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 10 km, then Caribbean Coast Highway (Route 36) for the final 35 km into Cahuita National Park.

Highways used

  • Rt 34 Costanera Sur 100 km · 1 hour 57 min
  • Rt 27 Caldera Highway 58 km · 1 hour 13 min
  • Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 6 km · 11 min
  • Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 91 km · 1 hour 40 min
  • Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 53 km · 42 min
  • Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 10 km · 10 min
  • Rt 36 Caribbean Coast Highway 35 km · 37 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: ~8 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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