Route Pura Vida

Monteverde to Poás Volcano National Park

146 km (91 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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Mountain landscape at Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
To

Poás Volcano National Park

One of the world's largest active craters, an easy day trip above San José.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 146 km (91 mi)
Duration: ~4 hours

From Monteverde, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 78 km, then Radial Arnoldo Kopper Vega (Route 154) for the final 2 km into Poás Volcano National Park.

Highways used

  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 78 km · 1 hour 48 min
  • Rt 154 Radial Arnoldo Kopper Vega 2 km · 2 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: ~4.5 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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