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Quepos is less than 160 Kilometers (100 miles) from San Jos?, on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. It's a beautiful drive that takes you through Atenas, Orotina, T?rcoles, Jac?, Parrita. Even though it is less than 100 miles on paved roads, it is best to plan about 3 to 4 hours (depending on weather and traffic) to drive it by car. Head out of San Jos? towards Juan Santamar?a International Airport. At the airport follow the sign to San Ramon. About 10 Kilometers (6 miles) past the airport take the Atenas exit. At the stop sign turn left. The road slowly winds its way through the mountains. Follow the main street through Atenas to San Mateo. At San Mateo the road jogs right one block due to one-way traffic. After making the jog, the road takes you back onto the main drag. As you approach Orotina a sign directs you right. That goes into the business district. Instead, continue straight ahead and soon there will be a sign pointing right, to Jac?. This is the road you want. The highway is in good condition here. There are a couple of times you need to negotiate interchanges. They are marked well, directing you to Jac? or Quepos, but without much advance warning. A long bridge crosses the T?rcoles River. Often crocodiles can be seen below the bridge, and many tourists stop to look for them. About two miles past the bridge on the left is the administration building for Carara Biological Reserve. This is a nice stop-off, with trails along the river. Wildlife and waterfowl are abundant; scarlet macaws are frequently seen. Now the road parallels the coast. Watch for potholes and a few rough, torn-up areas. Shortly the road climbs and veers toward the shore. Watch for a pull-off on the right with a small shelter, and a great view of Jac? Beach. About 2 Km (1.5 miles) further, on a ridge, is an area where you can look down on Playa Hermosa, a popular surfing destination, with powerful beach-break waves and dark sand. The road travels through Rice fields and African Palm groves as it approaches Parrita. The stretch from Parrita to Quepos is now also paved. However, please don't be lulled into going too fast. Although the way is wide and fairly smooth, there are no lines marked, and several bridges. The single lane bridges are marked by yellow 55-gallon drums and lines painted on the highway. The road forks on the approach to Quepos. The right is paved and takes you into Quepos. The left is gravel and bypasses Quepos, connecting to the "Costanera Sur" towards Dominical (50 Km of dirt road!). In About 2 Km (1.5 miles), you'll cross a small one-lane bridge, and enter Quepos. Veer to the left after the bridge, and turn left on the main street, by the Hotel Kamuk. Look for the southern exit to Manuel Antonio National Park, drive on the road that connect Manuel Antonio and Quepos (about 5 miles) just before the National Park you will the sign for hotel Verde Mar on the right hand side (About 0.5 mile before the National Park parking lot). You've arrived... Bienvenidos!