Tortuguero National Park to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
270 km (168 miles)
Tortuguero National Park
A roadless maze of jungle canals on the Caribbean coast, famous for nesting sea turtles.
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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 Tortuguero National Park, take Braulio Carrillo Highway (Route 32) for 62 km, Paseo de la Segunda República (Route 39) for 6 km, Caldera Highway (Route 27) for 86 km, then Pan-American Highway (Route 1) for the final 18 km into Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.
Highways used
- Rt 32 Braulio Carrillo Highway 62 km · 1 hour 31 min
- Rt 39 Paseo de la Segunda República 6 km · 12 min
- Rt 27 Caldera Highway 86 km · 1 hour 41 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.
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