Monteverde to Samara
144 km (89 miles)
From
Monteverde
A misty cloud forest hill town for canopy walks, zip-lines, and exceptional birdwatching.
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Samara
A relaxed beach town with a calm, swimmable bay — great for families and first-time surfers.
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Rental Car
Distance: 144 km (89 mi)
Duration: ~3.5 hours
From Monteverde, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 17 km, then Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for the final 49 km into Samara.
Highways used
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 17 km · 19 min
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 47 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 hours
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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