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Damas Island mangroves
Mangrove channels around a 600-hectare river island near Quepos, explored by boat tours.Entry: Book a boat tour, $[fee]Search tickets and tours on TiqetsBeach
Manuel Antonio Beach
The national park's best-known beach, a sheltered bay with snorkeling along its rocky sides.Entry: With a park ticketSearch tickets and tours on TiqetsNatureBook ahead
Manuel Antonio National Park
Coastal rainforest trails and white-sand beaches where monkeys, sloths and coatis are often seen.Entry: Tickets online only. Closed TuesdaysSearch tickets and tours on TiqetsFood
Manuel Antonio village
The hillside village between Quepos and the park, lined with hotels and restaurants.Entry: Pay as you goFood
Marina Pez Vela
The Quepos marina, whose waterfront plaza of restaurants and cafés gathers people for sunset.Entry: Pay as you goBeach
Playa Biesanz
One of the small beaches near Manuel Antonio National Park, on the coast toward Quepos.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on TiqetsBeach
Playa Espadilla
The long beach at the end of Manuel Antonio village, beside the national park.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on TiqetsNeighborhood