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Monteverde to Cahuita National Park

350 km (218 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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Beach scene at Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica
To

Cahuita National Park

A Caribbean coastal trail through rainforest fringed by Costa Rica's best snorkeling reef.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 350 km (218 mi)
Duration: ~7 hours

From Monteverde, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 17 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 6 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 91 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 53 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 10 km, then Caribbean Coast Highway (Route 36) for the final 35 km into Cahuita National Park.

Highways used

  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 17 km · 28 min
  • Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 6 km · 11 min
  • Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 91 km · 1 hour 40 min
  • Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 53 km · 42 min
  • Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 10 km · 10 min
  • Rt 36 Caribbean Coast Highway 35 km · 37 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: ~7.5 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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