Route Pura Vida

San José Airport (SJO) to Manuel Antonio National Park

159 km (99 miles)

San José Airport (SJO) terminal, Costa Rica
From

San José Airport (SJO)

Costa Rica's main international airport and gateway to the Central Valley.

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Beach scene at Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
To

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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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 159 km (99 mi)
Duration: ~4 hours

From San José Airport (SJO), take Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 41 km, then Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the final 100 km into Manuel Antonio National Park.

Highways used

  • Rt 27 Caldera Highway 41 km · 47 min
  • Rt 34 Costanera Sur 100 km · 1 hour 59 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.

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Shuttle

Duration: ~4.5 hours

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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Flight

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