Manuel Antonio / Quepos → Uvita
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Direct, non-stop service from Manuel Antonio / Quepos to Uvita, operated by a professional bilingual driver in a modern air-conditioned private vehicle.
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Pick the vehicle for your group, the date and time, and tell us where to meet you.
Travel notes: UvitaWhat to expect, the ride from Manuel Antonio, local tips and related routes
About Uvita
Uvita is the small town at the heart of the Costa Ballena, known for Marino Ballena National Park and its whale-tail sandbar, humpback whale season from July to October and December to March, waterfalls in the hills and a green, uncrowded coastline south of Dominical. Lodging ranges from jungle lodges to hillside villas with ocean views.
The ride from Manuel Antonio
From SJO airport allow 3.5 to 4 hours via Route 27 and the coastal highway through Jacó and Quepos. From Manuel Antonio it is about 1 hour 15 minutes south on paved road. From Liberia Airport or Guanacaste plan for 6 hours or more.
Good to know before you arrive
- Visit the whale tail at low tide; check tide tables before you go.
- Whale-watching boat tours run mornings from the park's beach entrances.
- Nauyaca Waterfalls, 30 minutes north, are worth a half day.
- Uvita has a supermarket and ATMs; villas in the hills need a car or driver for dinner runs.
Related private shuttles
- Return trip: Uvita → Manuel Antonio / Queposfrom $175
- LIR - Liberia Int. Airport → Uvitafrom $385
- SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airport → Uvitafrom $330
- Manuel Antonio / Quepos → LIR - Liberia Int. Airportfrom $370
- Manuel Antonio / Quepos → SJO - Juan Santamaria Int. Airportfrom $215
- Manuel Antonio / Quepos → La Fortuna (Arenal)from $325
- Manuel Antonio / Quepos → Monteverde (Cloud Forest)from $305
- Manuel Antonio / Quepos → Conchal (Guanacaste)from $405
- Manuel Antonio / Quepos → Flamingo (Guanacaste)from $405
Questions about Manuel Antonio to UvitaDuration, price, meeting point, stops, child seats, delays and cancellations
- How long does the private shuttle from Manuel Antonio to Uvita take?
- About 1 hour 30 minutes door to door. That is a realistic figure for Costa Rican roads, not the fastest time a map app shows. The service is direct, with no other passengers, so there are no detours to drop anyone else off.
- How much does a private shuttle from Manuel Antonio to Uvita cost?
- $175 for 1 to 5 passengers, $225 for 6 to 9 passengers and $289 for 10 to 12 passengers, per vehicle. The price is per vehicle, not per person, and includes the driver, fuel, tolls and 13% VAT. There is nothing to pay at pickup.
- Where does the driver pick me up in Manuel Antonio?
- At the door of your hotel, villa or rental in Manuel Antonio, at the time you choose. Give us the property name or a map pin when you book and the driver comes to the entrance.
- Can we stop along the way from Manuel Antonio to Uvita?
- Yes. Short stops for food, a supermarket, an ATM or photos are part of the service. Longer detours, such as a waterfall or a second town, are quoted in advance so there are no surprises.
- Do you have child seats for the trip to Uvita?
- Yes, and they are free. Costa Rican law requires a car seat or booster for children under 12 or shorter than 1.45 m (4 ft 9 in), so tell us the ages when you book and the right seats are installed before pickup.
- Can I travel from Manuel Antonio to Uvita at night or very early?
- Yes. We run 24 hours a day, every day of the year, with no night surcharge. Early departures for morning flights and late arrivals are routine.
- What is the cancellation policy for this shuttle?
- Cancel more than 48 hours before pickup for a full refund minus the 13% tax. Within 48 hours the trip is non-refundable. Changes to date, time or address are free up to 48 hours before, subject to availability.