San José to Manuel Antonio National Park
173 km (107 miles)
San José
Costa Rica's capital and cultural hub — markets, museums, and the country's best food scene.
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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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Rental Car
From San José, take Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 60 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 100 km into Manuel Antonio National Park.
Highways used
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 60 km · 1 hour 12 min
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 100 km · 2 hours
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.
Shuttle
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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