Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve to Irazú Volcano National Park
198 km (123 miles)
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
10,500 hectares of primary cloud forest threaded with hanging bridges and elusive quetzals.
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Irazú Volcano National Park
Costa Rica's tallest volcano (3,432 m), with a lunar summit and turquoise crater lake.
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Rental Car
From Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 17 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 8 km, then Route 215 (Route 215) for the final 3 km into Irazú Volcano National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 17 km · 28 min
- Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 8 km · 14 min
- Rt 215 Route 215 3 km · 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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