Marino Ballena National Park to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
251 km (156 miles)
Marino Ballena National Park
A whale-watching marine park anchored by the photogenic Whale's Tail sandbar at Uvita.
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
10,500 hectares of primary cloud forest threaded with hanging bridges and elusive quetzals.
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Rental Car
From Marino Ballena National Park, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for 161 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 29 km, then Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 18 km into Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.
Highways used
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 161 km · 2 hours 51 min
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 29 km · 32 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 18 km · 28 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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