Monteverde to Uvita: Private Driver

Time: about 6 hours. Priced per vehicle, never per person. Message us for a quote to your exact route.

Cloud forest to the south Pacific coast near Marino Ballena National Park: your driver drops you right at your hotel, no shared shuttle, no waiting on other passengers.

Stops along the way

One hour of free wait time is included, popular for:

• A stop in Tárcoles to see crocodiles from the bridge over the Río Tárcoles.
• A coffee farm or roadside soda on the way down from the highlands.
• A photo stop along the southern Pacific coast as you near Uvita.

Longer stops can be arranged for an additional fee, priced when you book.

Road notes

This is one of the longer routes on our network, dropping from the cloud forest to the coast and then following the coastal highway south. We advise against driving after dark, and June–November rain can bring potholes and slower going on the mountain stretch out of Monteverde.

Vehicles

A sedan or SUV covers 1 to 4 travelers with standard luggage; a premium van fits 5 to 8; a Sprinter is available for larger groups or extra bags. Child seats are available on request.

Reviews for our drivers

"Justin was amazing, a lovely young man who was very friendly and knowledgeable about his country. He stopped off at Caldera... and at the crocodile bridge. We really enjoyed this transfer."

Tracey P., Monteverde → Uvita

"We especially loved our driver Minor who took us from Monteverde to MA. It was a long trek and he was great in explaining interesting things we saw from the road, stopping to let us take pictures when we wanted... he insisted in helping us carry all our bags down many flights of steps to our villa."

TigerLilyPad (Tripadvisor), Monteverde → Manuel Antonio

FAQ

Is the price per person or per vehicle? Per vehicle, never per person. Message us for a quote to your exact route and party size.

Where does my driver meet me? At your Monteverde hotel, or in the arrivals hall if you're starting from an airport.

Can we stop to see the crocodiles at Tárcoles? Yes, it's one of the most popular stops on this route and included in your free stop time.

Do your drivers speak English? Yes, all Anywhere Costa Rica drivers are English-speaking, licensed tourism-transport professionals.

Can you also book our hotels and tours? Yes. Anywhere Costa Rica plans private drivers, hotels and tours together, with a local insider on WhatsApp 24/7 while you travel.