Manuel Antonio to Monteverde
191 km (119 miles)
Manuel Antonio
A small Pacific town famous for white-sand coves, sloths, and the country's most-visited national park.
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Monteverde
A misty cloud forest hill town for canopy walks, zip-lines, and exceptional birdwatching.
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Rental Car
From Manuel Antonio, 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 50 min
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 29 km · 30 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 18 km · 27 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
Daily shuttles connect the beach to the cloud forest.
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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