Tamarindo to Monteverde
167 km (103 miles)
Tamarindo
A lively Pacific beach town with reliable surf, sunset bars, and easy access to quiet coves nearby.
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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 Tamarindo, take Nicoya Peninsula Highway (Route 21) for 34 km, then Tempisque Bridge (Route 18) for the final 49 km into Monteverde.
Highways used
- Rt 21 Nicoya Peninsula Highway 34 km · 38 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
Daily shuttles connect the beach town to the 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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