Monteverde to San José Airport (SJO)

129 km (80 miles)

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Monteverde

A misty cloud forest hill town for canopy walks, zip-lines, and exceptional birdwatching.

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San José Airport (SJO)

Costa Rica's main international airport and gateway to the Central Valley.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 129 km (80 mi)

Duration: ~3.5 hours

From Monteverde, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the full 17 km into San José Airport (SJO).

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Shuttle

Duration: ~4 hours

Daily shuttles to San José and the airport. Scenic mountain descent.

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Return trip

To Monteverde 3.5 hours drive

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