Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio

The cozy beach town of Manuel Antonio is located on the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. It’s famous because of its lush national park and beautiful beaches found in the area.
Inhabitants/size: 1000
Province: Puntarenas

Overview

Manuel Antonio is a very popular vacation destination both for domestic and international travelers. It’s located about three hours south of Costa Rica’s capital, San Jose. Before you arrive, you will pass through the famous fishing town Quepos where sportfishing is a big thing. The 10-minute drive from Quepos is hilly and offers many beautiful panoramic views for taking photos. Many of the hotels in Manuel Antonio are located in the hills with these breathtaking views. After this scenic drive you’ll arrive at the town’s white sand main beach. The beach offers different kinds of activities, sun beds, and food and drink services. There are a few nice restaurants and shops by the boardwalk, and the entrance to the town’s national park is just a few hundred yards from the beach.

The national park itself is definitely worth a visit while you are in Manuel Antonio. It’s open every day except Mondays, and we’ll help you book a tour with a great professional bilingual guide. The guide will walk the mile-long trails in the park with you and explain everything about the tropical rainforest and all the animals that live here. Mammals that can be seen here are all four species of monkeys in Costa Rica; red-backed squirrel monkey (only found here and in Corcovado), white-faced capuchin, spider, and mantled howler monkey. Two- and three-toed sloths are found here as well as raccoons and white-noced coatis (pizotes). There are more than 350 species of birds and several reptiles and amphibians such as iguanas and different types of frogs. The national park has some amazing beaches hidden among the trails for you to discover and enjoy some tanning and swimming.

Besides the beautiful national park and the pristine beaches, Manuel Antonio also offers many great restaurants and bars. There are many local and international restaurants and some offer beachfront seats while others have great ocean views. If you want to go dancing and enjoy a little bit more of the local nightlife, a visit to Quepos could be a good option for you. This area of the Central Pacific offers great fishing. Let us know your preferences and we’ll help you book your fishing charters!

Manuel Antonio is also a great place for surfing. The main beach is perfect for beginners as the waves don’t get too big and boards are available right on the beach. If you are a little bit more experienced and looking for bigger waves, you should check out Playa Biesanz for intermediate surf. If you are looking for stronger waves and currents, the island Playa Isla Damas outside of town is a great spot for you.

Tours

Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour

Explore the Isla Damas mangrove ecosystem on a comfortable boat gliding along the water while birdwatching...
4 Hours
$ 70-140 / Person

ATV Tour

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2-6 Hours
$ 75 / Person

Canyoning & Waterfall Rappelling

Costa Rica’s different mountain ranges have created some astonishing waterfalls that are well worth a visit....
4 Hours
$ 95 / Person

Hanging bridges

Costa Rica is world-famous for its amazing diversity in nature and wildlife and many travelers from...
2-4 Hours
$ 45 / Person

Hiking and Trekking tour

Costa Rica is an absolutely amazing country with its immense diversity of nature and wildlife. 5%...
1-6 hours
$ 55 / Person

Horseback riding

Costa Rica is a beautiful country with great natural diversity. While visiting this gem of a...
2-3 Hours
$ 55 / Person

Night hiking tours

Let us here at Tulu Travel take you on an amazing adventure in one of the...
4 Hours
$ 35 / Person

Scuba Diving

Nature and wildlife in Costa Rica are world-famous but it’s not only on land where the...
4 Hours
$ 65 / Person

Snorkeling Tours

Snorkeling in Costa Rica is available on both coasts of the country. In general, the best...
2-3 Hours
$ 50 / Person

Stand up paddle board

A great way to discover Costa Rica and its marine life is by taking a lesson...
2 Hours
$ 65 / Person

Sunset Cruise Catamaran

This SunSet Cruise Catamaran is a combination of relaxation and adventure with a stunning scenery of...
4 Hours
$ 85 / Person

Surf lessons

Surfing is an incredible sport combined with an amazing lifestyle. We here at Tulu Travel want...
2 Hours
$ 55 / Person

Waterfall tour

Waterfalls are a beautiful blessing by nature and they generally are created in the upper parts...
2 hours
$ 55 / Person

Whale watching tour

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4 hours
$ 80 / Person

White water rafting

Costa Rica’s high elevation combined with a 14-river system that drains in the Pacific Ocean and...
3-6 hours
$ 75 / Person

Wildlife river boat safari

Costa Rica is world-famous for its nature and wildlife. People come from all over the world...
2 hours + transportation
$ 55 / Person

Canopy Zip-Line

Costa Rica is world-famous for its natural diversity, and a great way to discover this is...
2 Hours
$ 55 / Person

Kayaking

With amazing rivers and coastlines on the both the Pacific and Caribbean fronts, Costa Rica kayaking...
2-8 Hours
$ 35 / Person

Manuel Antonio Park Guided Tour

Established in 1972, the Manuel Antonio National Park is Costa Rica’s smallest national park, with only...
3 Hours
$ 55 / Person

Caño Island snorkeling tour

This amazing snorkling tour you can do from both Drake Bay and Uvita. It takes approximately...
5-7 Hours
$ 140 / Person

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