Santa Teresa to Monteverde
224 km (139 miles)
Santa Teresa
A bohemian surf town at the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, beloved for sunsets and yoga retreats.
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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
From Santa Teresa, take Ruta del Sol (Route 160) for 68 km, Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 47 km, then Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for the final 49 km into Monteverde.
Highways used
- Rt 160 Ruta del Sol 68 km · 1 hour 30 min
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 47 km · 50 min
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 48 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
Scenic mountain journey connecting peninsula to cloud forest.
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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