Monteverde to Uvita
242 km (151 miles)
From
Monteverde
A misty cloud forest hill town for canopy walks, zip-lines, and exceptional birdwatching.
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Uvita
Gateway to Marino Ballena National Park and the iconic Whale's Tail sandbar at low tide.
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Rental Car
Distance: 242 km (151 mi)
Duration: ~5 hours
From Monteverde, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 17 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 161 km into Uvita.
Highways used
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 17 km · 26 min
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 161 km · 2 hours 51 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: ~5.5 hours
Long journey 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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