Route Pura Vida

Puerto Viejo to Manuel Antonio National Park

388 km (241 miles)

Beach scene at Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
From

Puerto Viejo

Costa Rica's laid-back Caribbean side — reggae bars, reef breaks, and Afro-Caribbean cuisine.

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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: 388 km (241 mi)
Duration: ~8 hours

From Puerto Viejo, take Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 23 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 28 km, Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 96 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 6 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 58 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 100 km into Manuel Antonio National Park.

Highways used

  • Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 23 km · 18 min
  • Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 28 km · 22 min
  • Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 96 km · 1 hour 57 min
  • Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 6 km · 12 min
  • Rt 27 Caldera Highway 58 km · 1 hour 10 min
  • Rt 34 Costanera Sur 100 km · 1 hour 59 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: ~8.5 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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