Monteverde to Marino Ballena National Park
244 km (152 miles)
Monteverde
A misty cloud forest hill town for canopy walks, zip-lines, and exceptional birdwatching.
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Marino Ballena National Park
A whale-watching marine park anchored by the photogenic Whale's Tail sandbar at Uvita.
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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 161 km into Marino Ballena National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 17 km · 27 min
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 161 km · 2 hours 54 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
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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