Route Pura Vida

Poás Volcano National Park to Manuel Antonio National Park

183 km (114 miles)

Mountain landscape at Poás Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
From

Poás Volcano National Park

One of the world's largest active craters, an easy day trip above San José.

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Beach scene at Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
To

Manuel Antonio National Park

Costa Rica's most-visited park, where rainforest spills onto white-sand beaches and four monkey species.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 183 km (114 mi)
Duration: ~5 hours

From Poás Volcano National Park, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the full 100 km into Manuel Antonio National Park.

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

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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