Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
190 km (118 miles)
Monteverde
A misty cloud forest hill town for canopy walks, zip-lines, and exceptional birdwatching.
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Manuel Antonio
A small Pacific town famous for white-sand coves, sloths, and the country's most-visited national park.
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Rental Car
From Monteverde, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 17 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 100 km into Manuel Antonio.
Highways used
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 17 km · 26 min
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 100 km · 1 hour 56 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
Daily shuttles from cloud forest to beach. Scenic route.
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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