Monteverde to Santa Teresa
181 km (113 miles)
Monteverde
A misty cloud forest hill town for canopy walks, zip-lines, and exceptional birdwatching.
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Santa Teresa
A bohemian surf town at the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, beloved for sunsets and yoga retreats.
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Rental Car
From Monteverde, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 17 km, Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 27 km, then Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the final 13 km into Santa Teresa.
Highways used
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 17 km · 19 min
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 47 min
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 27 km · 29 min
- Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 13 km · 32 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
Includes ferry crossing. Scenic journey through diverse landscapes.
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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