Route Pura Vida

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve to Poás Volcano National Park

151 km (94 miles)

Mountain landscape at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, Costa Rica
From

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

10,500 hectares of primary cloud forest threaded with hanging bridges and elusive quetzals.

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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: 151 km (94 mi)
Duration: ~4.5 hours

From Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 78 km, then Radial Arnoldo Kopper Vega (Route 154) for the final 2 km into Poás Volcano National Park.

Highways used

  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 78 km · 1 hour 48 min
  • Rt 154 Radial Arnoldo Kopper Vega 2 km · 2 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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