Itineraries
Where to stay
Manuel Antonio village for walks to the park and Playa Espadilla; Quepos town for the marina, the seafront and the bus station.
The areas: Manuel Antonio village, Quepos town, By Playa Espadilla.
Where to stay in Manuel Antonio: areas and adviceHotels in Manuel AntonioPlaces to see
All things to do in Costa RicaNatureDamas Island mangrovesMangrove channels around a 600-hectare river island near Quepos, explored by boat tours.Entry: Book a boat tour, $[fee]
BeachManuel Antonio BeachThe national park's best-known beach, a sheltered bay with snorkeling along its rocky sides.Entry: With a park ticket
NatureManuel Antonio National ParkCoastal rainforest trails and white-sand beaches where monkeys, sloths and coatis are often seen.Entry: Tickets online only
FoodManuel Antonio villageThe hillside village between Quepos and the park, lined with hotels and restaurants.Entry: Pay as you go
FoodMarina Pez VelaThe Quepos marina, whose waterfront plaza of restaurants and cafés gathers people for sunset.Entry: Pay as you go
BeachPlaya BiesanzOne of the small beaches near Manuel Antonio National Park, on the coast toward Quepos.Entry: Free to visit
BeachPlaya EspadillaThe long beach at the end of Manuel Antonio village, beside the national park.Entry: Free to visit
TransportQuepos bus terminalThe bus station in central Quepos, about 7 km from the national park's main entrance.Entry: Free to visit
NeighborhoodQuepos MalecónA 450 m seafront promenade in Quepos with views of the ocean and the town's marina.Entry: Free to visit