Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

A Pacific coast national park pairing rainforest trails thick with wildlife with white-sand beaches.

costa rica and manuel antonio in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

🏛️ Sights & Attractions in Manuel Antonio

  • Manuel Antonio National Park — Manuel Antonio National Park is one of Costa Rica’s smallest but most biodiverse national parks, combining rainforest, beaches, and coral reefs. Visitors often see sloths, monkeys, and iguanas along the trails.
  • Playa Espadilla — Playa Espadilla is a long public beach just outside the entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park. It is popular for swimming, surfing lessons, and sunset views over the Pacific.
  • Pez Vela Marina — Pez Vela Marina in Quepos is a working fishing marina with sportfishing boats and restaurants. It is the main departure point for deep-sea fishing trips.
  • Damas Island — Damas Island is a mangrove island near Manuel Antonio with boat and kayak tours. Visitors often see sloths, monkeys, and birds in the waterways.

🥾 Trails & Hikes in Manuel Antonio

  • Cathedral Point trail — The Cathedral Point trail is a short park trail that loops to a forested promontory between two beaches. It is an easy way to see rainforest wildlife close to the coastline.
  • Punta Catedral loop — The Punta Catedral loop is a rocky headland trail in Manuel Antonio with viewpoints over the ocean and coastline. It is a manageable loop for most visitors to the park.

🏖️ Beaches in Manuel Antonio

  • Playa Blanca — Playa Blanca is the southernmost town of the Spanish island of Lanzarote. It is the newest resort on the island, and is part of the municipality of Yaiza. In 2025 Playa Blanca had 14,276 residents.
  • Playa Herradura — A popular beach near Manuel Antonio, offering sand, sea, and a relaxing coastal atmosphere for swimming, sunbathing, and waterfront walks.
  • Playa Manuel Antonio — Playa Manuel Antonio is the main beach inside the national park, backed by rainforest and calm turquoise water. Visitors often spot white-faced capuchin monkeys near the trees.
  • Playa Espadilla Sur — Playa Espadilla Sur is a quieter beach inside the park, south of the main entrance and reached by a short trail. It is less crowded than the main beach and good for relaxing.

🍽️ Restaurants in Manuel Antonio

  • Ronny’s Place — Ronny’s Place is a casual open-air restaurant near Manuel Antonio serving Costa Rican and international dishes. Its hilltop location gives views over the coast and the national park.
  • Café Milagro — Café Milagro in Quepos is a coffee roastery and restaurant serving breakfast, sandwiches, and Costa Rican coffee. It is a popular stop before entering the park.
  • Marlin Restaurant — Marlin Restaurant in Manuel Antonio serves seafood, Costa Rican dishes, and international fare. It is known for its ocean views and casual setting.

🍸 Bars & Nightlife in Manuel Antonio

  • Tacobar Manuel Antonio — Tacobar Manuel Antonio is a casual bar and restaurant serving tacos, cocktails, and craft beer. It has a relaxed open-air setup.
  • Wacky Wando — Wacky Wando is a beachfront bar in Manuel Antonio with drinks and casual food. It is a sunset gathering spot for travelers.

🎯 Activities & Tours in Manuel Antonio

  • Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour with ticket option — This a lifetime experience, due that Manuel Antonio National Park features very stunning biodiversity, some of the best beaches, hiking trails, and family vacation opportunities in the country. Its high biodiversity remains hiding using camouflage, it means that animals are ther
  • Mangrove Boat Tour Damas Island, Manuel Antonio — Pickup time for this tour depends to the high tide. We'll give you the pickup time right after receiving your booking. The mangrove forest is one of the most vital and astounding ecosystems in the world. Damas Island, located just 10 minutes from Manuel Antonio is currently on
  • Manuel Antonio Park Tour and its Amazing Wildlife and Beaches — This knowledgeable and entertaining 100% local tour operator is always looking to provide the best experiences and filling all the needs our clients deserve Come and explore Manuel Antonio NP with the experts, we are certified and local guides ready for a lifetime experience dur
  • Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour – With Ticket Option — Our environmental interpretation tour. While touring the main trails, you will be able to observe numerous species of flora and fauna. Our specialized bilingual tour guide will be willing to share his knowledge with you about the ecosystem for you to learn and enjoy the Natural,
  • Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour with a Nature Specialist — The regular group is of 8 to 10 people. The tour is a nature walk in the Manuel Antonio National Park with a nature specialist. Manuel Antonio Park is considered to be one of the most diverse habitats in the world. The high number of species per square meter is countless. Monk
  • Manuel Antonio Park Guided Tour - Admission Ticket Included — Join us for an unforgettable wildlife adventure in Manuel Antonio National Park, one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse destinations. Meet your certified naturalist guide just outside the park entrance and let us handle all logistics so you can focus entirely on discovering incredi
  • Manuel Antonio National Park : Guided tour with TICKET INCLUDED — Our tours are dynamic and cheerful, with certified and highly experienced guides, we use the best optical equipment to be able to observe the animals in a more complete way, your knowledge acquired during the tour will be put into practice, where our main goal is to give happines
  • Manuel Antonio Park Guided Tour with Ticket Included Option — Join us for an unforgettable wildlife experience in one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse and scenic national parks. Led by a certified bilingual naturalist guide, this relaxed-paced hike invites you to discover sloths, monkeys, tropical birds, reptiles, and other fascinating wild
  • Manuel Antonio National Park Wildlife Tour — Our job is the best in the World! We show people not only some of the most amazing landscapes in Costa Rica, but we get to witness the awe in people’s eyes when we show our country and our region. We believe that tropical nature has many more secrets than the ones you can perce
  • All Inclusive Catamaran Eco Adventure from Manuel Antonio — Cruise along the Manuel Antonio National Park coastline on this family-friendly 3.5-hour catamaran adventure. Snorkel and swim in the warm tropical waters of Bahia Biezans, enjoy a delicious meal with fresh grilled fish, pasta salad with mini mixed veggies, Costa Rican coffee, co
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🏨 Hotels & Stays in Manuel Antonio

  • Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge — Jungle resort above Manuel Antonio National Park with cinema, spa, hot tub, 2 pools with waterslides, swim-up bar, and butterfly garden. 5-minute drive to the beach. Excellent location score of 9.7.
  • Igloo Beach Lodge — Beachfront hotel with direct beach access, outdoor pool, garden, restaurant, and bar. 5-minute walk from Espadilla Beach and 0.6 mi from Manuel Antonio National Park. Excellent location score of 9.3.
  • La Foresta Nature Resort — Rainforest resort with canopy zip line, outdoor pool, bungalows, suites, and villas. Free shuttle to Manuel Antonio Beach. 15-minute drive to the national park. Wildlife including monkeys and sloths.
  • Hotel Villa Vera Manuel Antonio — Hillside hotel with ocean views, pool, and restaurant. Walking distance to Manuel Antonio National Park and beaches. Good value mid-range option with wildlife views.
  • Hotel Divisamar — Economical hotel in the heart of Manuel Antonio with AC rooms, hot water, cable TV, WiFi, and refrigerator. Walking distance to beaches, restaurants, and the national park.
  • Tabulia Tree Hotel — Eco-hotel blending into the rainforest with ocean views from the pool area. Garden, ocean-view, and balcony rooms. 4 miles from Manuel Antonio National Park. Free shuttle to the beach.
  • Selina Manuel Antonio — Budget hostel with dorms and private rooms, pool, coworking space, bar, and restaurant. Popular with backpackers and digital nomads. Near the beach and national park.
  • Manuel Antonio Hostel Resort — Budget hostel in Quepos with dorm beds, private rooms, pool, bar, and tour desk. Walking distance to the bus station and Quepos town. Good base for budget travelers visiting the park.
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