Route Pura Vida

Monteverde to Arenal Volcano National Park

109 km (67 miles)

Mountain landscape at Monteverde, Costa Rica
From

Monteverde

A misty cloud forest hill town for canopy walks, zip-lines, and exceptional birdwatching.

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Mountain landscape at Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
To

Arenal Volcano National Park

A near-perfect volcanic cone wrapped in rainforest, hot springs, and lava-trail hikes.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 109 km (67 mi)
Duration: ~3.5 hours

Drive from Monteverde to Arenal Volcano National Park on a mix of local roads.

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: ~4 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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