Tamarindo to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
172 km (107 miles)
Tamarindo
A lively Pacific beach town with reliable surf, sunset bars, and easy access to quiet coves nearby.
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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 Tamarindo, take Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 34 km, then Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for the final 49 km into Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.
Highways used
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 34 km · 37 min
- Rt 18 Tempisque Bridge 49 km · 44 min
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Shuttle
Private and shared shuttle services available; check with operators for current schedules and pricing.
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