This is the most important road network for tourism in thecountry. The scenic ride takes travelers up through high mountains and then down to vast lowlands, touching colorful little towns and small cities. This is also the route to Costa Rica´s most coveted beaches and ecotourism sites.

Three different ferry routes and a new bridge help shorten distances. At the La Irma stopping place, taxis pick up tourists riding buses and take then to Monteverde. The Daniel Oduber International Airport, near to Liberia city, serves multiple commercial airlines. In fact it is second to the Juan Santamaria Airport in San Jose in case of bad weather or other impediments. Liberia and Santa Cruz have excellent hotels and all services drivers may need.
Distances
Km
Miles
San Jose-Puntarenas Intersection 
  97
  60
San Jose-Ferry Tempisque-Intersection 
 157
  98
San Jose-Cañas
 170 
 105 
San Jose-Bagaces
 192
 119
San Jose-Liberia
 228
 142 
San Jose-Santa Cruz
 275
 171
San Jose-Nicoya
 297
 185
Nicoya-Playa Naranjo
  64
  40
Playa Naranjo-Paquera
  26
  16
Paquera-Tambor
  20
  13
Tambor-Cobano
  15
   9