Route Pura Vida

Uvita to Manuel Antonio

68 km (42 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, Costa Rica
To

Manuel Antonio

A small Pacific town famous for white-sand coves, sloths, and the country's most-visited national park.

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Transportation Options

Rental Car

Distance: 68 km (42 mi)
Duration: ~1.5 hours

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

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

Quick shuttle connection between the two coastal destinations.

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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