Monteverde to Tamarindo
167 km (104 miles)
Monteverde
A misty cloud forest hill town for canopy walks, zip-lines, and exceptional birdwatching.
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Tamarindo
A lively Pacific beach town with reliable surf, sunset bars, and easy access to quiet coves nearby.
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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 34 km, then Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for the final 30 km into Tamarindo.
Highways used
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 17 km · 19 min
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 47 min
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 34 km · 39 min
- Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 30 km · 38 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
Daily connections from cloud forest to beach.
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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