San José to Manuel Antonio
171 km (106 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
A small Pacific town famous for white-sand coves, sloths, and the country's most-visited national park.
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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.
Highways used
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 60 km · 1 hour 5 min
- Rt 34 Costanera Sur 100 km · 1 hour 56 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.
Shuttle
Frequent shuttle services available. Some include stops at Crocodile Bridge and Jacó.
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
Note: Domestic flights in Costa Rica are short hops on small turboprops, with strict baggage limits and early check-in. Read more on flying in Costa Rica.
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