Route Pura Vida

Manuel Antonio to Poás Volcano National Park

182 km (113 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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Mountain landscape at Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
To

Poás Volcano National Park

One of the world's largest active craters, an easy day trip above San José.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 182 km (113 mi)
Duration: ~4.5 hours

From Manuel Antonio, 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.

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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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