Route Pura Vida

Nosara to Manuel Antonio

304 km (189 miles)

Beach scene at Nosara, Costa Rica
From

Nosara

A wellness-focused Pacific beach community known for surf, yoga, and protected jungle.

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Beach scene at Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
To

Manuel Antonio

A small Pacific town famous for white-sand coves, sloths, and the country's most-visited national park.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 304 km (189 mi)
Duration: ~6.5 hours

From Nosara, take Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for 17 km, Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for 49 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 100 km into Manuel Antonio.

Highways used

  • Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 17 km · 25 min
  • Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 48 min
  • Rt 34 Costanera Sur 100 km · 1 hour 56 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: ~7 hours

Full-day journey. Includes ferry crossing. Consider flying for convenience.

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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Flight

Route: NOB (Nosara) → XQP (Quepos)
Duration: 40 minutes

Note: Domestic flights in Costa Rica are short hops on small turboprops, with strict baggage limits and early check-in. Read more on flying in Costa Rica.

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