Samara to Monteverde
140 km (87 miles)
Samara
Samara is a charming beach town with a calm, swimmable bay perfect for families and beginners learning to surf. This authentic Costa Rican community offers a relaxed atmosphere, colorful streets, and easy access to nearby wildlife refuges.
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Monteverde
Monteverde is a misty cloud forest reserve famous for incredible biodiversity and world-renowned conservation efforts. Walk across hanging bridges, spot the elusive quetzal, and experience thrilling zip-lines through one of Earth's most unique ecosystems.
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Rental Car
Drive through the peninsula and into the cloud forest region. Mountain roads near Monteverde.
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Shuttle
Connecting beach to cloud forest. Daily shuttles available.
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