Monteverde to Nosara
166 km (103 miles)
Monteverde
A misty cloud forest hill town for canopy walks, zip-lines, and exceptional birdwatching.
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Nosara
A wellness-focused Pacific beach community known for surf, yoga, and protected jungle.
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Rental Car
From Monteverde, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 17 km, Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, then Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the final 17 km into Nosara.
Highways used
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 17 km · 19 min
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 47 min
- Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 17 km · 24 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
Connecting cloud forest to beach. Daily shuttles available.
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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