Route Pura Vida

Monteverde to Dominical

224 km (139 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 Dominical, Costa Rica
To

Dominical

A surfer-hippie town and jumping-off point for waterfalls and the Costa Ballena coast.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 224 km (139 mi)
Duration: ~5 hours

From Monteverde, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 17 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 142 km into Dominical.

Highways used

  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 17 km · 26 min
  • Rt 34 Costanera Sur 142 km · 2 hours 32 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: ~5.5 hours

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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