Samara to Monteverde
144 km (89 miles)
From
Samara
A relaxed beach town with a calm, swimmable bay — great for families and first-time surfers.
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Monteverde
A misty cloud forest hill town for canopy walks, zip-lines, and exceptional birdwatching.
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Rental Car
Distance: 144 km (89 mi)
Duration: ~3.5 hours
From Samara, take Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for the full 49 km into Monteverde.
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 hours
Connecting beach to cloud forest. Daily shuttles available.
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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