Route Pura Vida

Rincón de la Vieja National Park to Manuel Antonio

281 km (175 miles)

Mountain landscape at Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Costa Rica
From

Rincón de la Vieja National Park

An active volcano wrapped in dry forest, with bubbling mudpots and waterfall hikes.

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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: 281 km (175 mi)
Duration: ~6 hours

From Rincón de la Vieja National Park, take Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for 124 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 100 km into Manuel Antonio.

Highways used

  • Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 124 km · 2 hours 3 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: ~6.5 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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