San José to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
149 km (92 miles)
San José
Costa Rica's capital and cultural hub — markets, museums, and the country's best food scene.
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
10,500 hectares of primary cloud forest threaded with hanging bridges and elusive quetzals.
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Rental Car
From San José, take Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 88 km, then Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 18 km into Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.
Highways used
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 88 km · 1 hour 44 min
- Rt 1 Pan-American Highway 18 km · 28 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
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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