Route Pura Vida

Nosara to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

171 km (106 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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Mountain landscape at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, Costa Rica
To

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

10,500 hectares of primary cloud forest threaded with hanging bridges and elusive quetzals.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 171 km (106 mi)
Duration: ~4 hours

From Nosara, take Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for 17 km, then Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for the final 49 km into Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.

Highways used

  • Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 17 km · 26 min
  • Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 44 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: ~4.5 hours

Private and shared shuttle services available; check with operators for current schedules and pricing.

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

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