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Further confusion: I have never heard of Playa Azul and it is not on my map - where is it or what is it close to?Can someone help though, it's EIGHT hours 1 way, or does that person mean 8 hours as a roundtrip.....Again, specificially, to DRIVE to Arenal directly from either MA OR from Nicoya.....how long is the drive EACH WAY and is it an easy drive? Take a lunch break before embarking on the delightful Catamaran Tour. Here are a few more questions:1) I just read in one of the forums that MA Park is closed on Mondays. I think I would probably go to Thanks for the replies. So, would it be worth it to take an overnight trip from If you can pick a different weekend to visit and save your 4 days for Arenal, I do think Both areas offer a lot of Nature activities and you can see wildlife on both.
Because of the need to stay in San Jose for my first week in CR, i'll only have 4 extra days to visit another area. The Arenal Volcano is a symmetrical cone-shaped volcano that dominates the fertile landscape of Arenal Volcano National Park. Arenal to Manuel Antonio. Hiking would interest me more than thermal pools that all tours seem to take you to. COVID-19 Travel restrictions may apply in Costa Rica. Watch out for the three-toed sloth, hundreds of birds, and white-faced capuchin monkeys. Rome2rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward. There is widespread community transmission globally.For travel planning advice, please refer to our Rome2rio Some border closures are in place for Costa Rica due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Although the Arenal Volcano is currently in a resting phase, the region offers an abundance of exciting adventures. Take a lunch break before embarking on the delightful Catamaran Tour. Your second choice is an extremely scenic 3-4 hour drive from Arenal to Manuel Antonio. Your thoughts?1- Yes the park is close on Mondays...and Yes again the whole park...you can not just go to the beaches inside the park..sorry!2- Yes you can do that...and now days maybe even better chances for you to hike some old trails that were closed by safety reason...but now with the volcano taking a nap...the Park Administration is open some old trails...the best way get a guide...Most shuttle companies will dropp in hotels around La Fortuna, Tabacon etc...from there you may have to take a taxi...3- Poas is a great Volcano...nice hikes but a lot more regulated...4- INTERBUS and Gray line maybe the best shuttle companies in our country! Rome2rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Most travel to this country is restricted.Domestic travel is restricted within Costa Rica due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).Limited international flights leaving Costa Rica began to resume from June 26.The cheapest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Manuel Antonio National Park is to drive and bus which costs £15 - £22 and takes 6h 27m.The quickest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Manuel Antonio National Park is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 4h 30m.The distance between Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio National Park is 83 miles. Arenal or Manuel Antonio if only 4 days ”. Manuel Antonio National Park boasts of breathtaking landscapes of the rugged rainforest, sprawling coral reefs, glittering beaches of white sand, and vast tropical biodiversity.
Then you could fly Nature Air from Arenal to Quepos for $190 2 people, and then $15 for a taxi or a van from the Airport in Quepos to Manuel Antonio. Beware of Fake Attendants! It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Arenal Volcano to Manuel Antonio National Park.There are 246+ hotels available in Manuel Antonio National Park. Would love to do 5 days in Manuel Antonio and 2 days/2nights in Arenal, but not sure of how to fly or get there, or if it makes any sense at all.It make a lot of sense...and a lot nice visitors like you do it all the time!Perfect 4 nights 5 days around Manuel Antonio and 2 days 3 nights in Arenal.So to be clear you can drive direct to arenal from what about staying in Playa Azul/Nicoya outside of the LIR airport instead of outside SJO airport?is it also possible to do Arenal as a 1-2 day trip from there also? or the whole park is closed?
It seems impossible to visit both in 4 days. Rome2rio makes travelling from Manuel Antonio National Park to Arenal Volcano easy.
Mexico & Central America - Driving from Arenal to Manuel Antonio - How is the drive from the Arenal to MA? I am a hiker and nature lover. Nov 16, 2011, 12:04 AM. Go hiking along the picturesque trails to the beach.
From Arenal to Manuel Antonio...about 4 hours and 20 minutes...good road all the way! Its 5 hours from Monteverde to Manual Antonio, and 3.5/4 hours from Quepos/MA …
The private transfer will cost you about $175 for up to 5 people. good prices...nice vans...nice drivers! Manuel Antonio National Park boasts of breathtaking landscapes of the rugged rainforest, sprawling coral reefs, glittering beaches of white sand, and vast tropical biodiversity. Mexico & Central America - Arenal or Manuel Antonio - Hey everyone! “We just came from Arenal (not La Fortuna) to Manuel Antonio and the bus route and times was as follows:” 7:15am Arenal to Tilarán.
Take the Desafio Shuttle Arenal to Manuel Antonio with FREE WiFI and nice drivers for an excellent transportation from La Fortuna to Quepos and Manuel Antonio. I've read that it is best to avoid driving at night in Costa Rica.
4) I do not want to drive anywhere and though those shuttle sharing vans might be best. You will love this shared-ride transfer with other like-minded travelers as you make your way and take a transport from the Arenal Volcano to Manuel Antonio. RoadAdvisor, I PMd you my good friend :)Unsuprisingly, Roadadvisor's driving time estimates are spot-on based on our drive from I would estimate total driving time to be approaching 8 hours - because of this we chose to break journey overnight at Vista del Valle (just beyond Now I'm confused -- whyone, you say roadadvisor's times are spot-on but then you say it takes 8 hours and he says 4 hours 20 minutes. Prices start at 87€ per night.You can take a bus from Arenal Volcano to Manuel Antonio Beach via Santa Elena, Puntarenas, Quepos, and Manuel Antonio in around 8h 35m. Find all the transport options for your trip from Arenal to Manuel Antonio National Park right here. I … Go hiking along the picturesque trails to the beach.