Park & nature
Manuel Antonio National Park
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Manuel Antonio National Park is a jewel of Costa Rica's Pacific coast, combining lush tropical rainforest with four idyllic white-sand beaches. Visitors hike well-maintained trails through the jungle, where white-faced capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, and two-toed sloths are frequently spotted. The park's beaches, such as Playa Espadilla Sur and Playa Manuel Antonio, offer calm waters for swimming. A guided tour can enhance wildlife sightings, including toucans, iguanas, and colorful butterflies. The park's relatively small size makes it easy to explore in a day, but its biodiversity is immense.
Don't miss
- Spotting white-faced capuchin and howler monkeys along the Sendero Principal trail.
- Swimming at Playa Manuel Antonio, a sheltered cove with turquoise water.
- Observing sloths and toucans from the Punta Catedral viewpoint.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Manuel Antonio National Park
You can explore Manuel Antonio National Park at your own pace. A tour is worth it mainly for transport, or for pairing it with nearby sights in one day.
Cheapest way inManuel Antonio National Park: Ticket Include Private & Group Tour4.9★ · 170 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$23 per personSee dates →
Most bookedManuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour with a Nature Specialist4.8★ · 4,424 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$49 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleManuel Antonio National Park Hiking Guided Tour5★ · 237 travelers2-3 hoursFrom$90 per personSee dates →More attractions in Quepos
