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Uvita to Manuel Antonio National Park

70 km (43 miles)

Beach scene at Uvita, Costa Rica
From

Uvita

Gateway to Marino Ballena National Park and the iconic Whale's Tail sandbar at low tide.

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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: 70 km (43 mi)
Duration: ~1.5 hours

From Uvita, take Costanera Sur (Route 34) for the full 57 km into Manuel Antonio National Park.

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: ~2 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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