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Manuel Antonio National Park

📍 Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Manuel Antonio National Park
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★★★★★

Introduction

Manuel Antonio National Park, on Costa Rica's Pacific coast near Quepos, packs some of the highest biodiversity in Latin America into a pocket-sized rainforest. White-faced capuchins leap through the canopy beside the trails, three-toed sloths dangle overhead, green iguanas sun on the boardwalk, and afternoons rumble with howler monkeys in the treetops. The park's magic is how seamlessly rainforest meets beach: vine-shaded paths open onto the crescent of Playa Espadilla Sur and turquoise surf. Entry is capped and the park closes Tuesdays — buy tickets online ahead. On flat, easy trails, even families with small children get close-up wildlife encounters.

✨ Highlights

1
Monkey Business
Capuchins, squirrel monkeys and howlers at arm's length.
2
Sloth Spotting
Scan the canopy — sloths doze right above the trails.
3
Jungle to Beach
Shaded paths end on a crescent of white sand.
4
Lookout Views
Clifftop viewpoints over the Pacific and rocky islets.

🛈 Practical Info

→Duration：Half a day covers the main trails.
→Tickets：Buy timed tickets online — they sell out; closed Tuesdays.
→Best Time：At opening, wildlife is liveliest and crowds thinnest.
→Safety：Never feed monkeys; bag your snacks and watch your gear.
→Guides：Certified naturalists with spotting scopes transform the walk.

💡 Tips

• No food inside — the beach strip outside has plenty.
• After rain, trails get muddy — grippy shoes help.
• A telephoto lens or binoculars makes sloths visible.
• Monkeys peak in the afternoon; the beach is best midday.
• Rip currents are real — swim only where flagged safe.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Manuel Antonio National Park?

No food inside — the beach strip outside has plenty. After rain, trails get muddy — grippy shoes help.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.