The road in Monteverde is one of the most technical drives in the country with unpaved, windy pot-hole filled roads. Be prepared to drive slowly and take your time. If you are a confident driver and have experience driving internationally, Monteverde should be no problem. If you’d prefer to have a Costa Rican driver show you the way, we can arrange for a private transfer.
The benefit of having a rental vehicle is having the freedom to explore at your leisure. That said, taxis are readily available in the area. Ask the hotel staff to arrange a taxi for you if you’d like to head to town for lunch or see more of the area.
Approximate driving times from Monteverde to popular Costa Rica destinations:
- San Jose: 3 hours
- Liberia: 3 hours
- Papagayo: 2.5 – 3 hours
- Bagaces/Upala: 2.5 hours
- Tamarindo/Guanacaste Beaches: 3 hours
- Nosara/Punta Islita: 4 hours
- Arenal: 3 hours by ground OR 45 minute boat ride + 1.5 hour ground transfer
- Jaco/Playa Herradura: 2.5 hours
- Manuel Antonio: 3 hours
- South Pacific (Uvita, Ojochal) – 4 hours
- Central Highlands (San Ramon, Bajos del Toro, La Paz): 2.5-3.5 hours
