Manuel Antonio is considered the most beautiful park in Costa Rica, with enchanting white-sand beaches ideal for swimming, tropical rainforest with abundant wildlife and a group of islands offshore. White sands are bordered by lavish vegetation and the park also includes a network of trails that will guide you through an amazing tropical rain forest. Watch out for the howler and white faced monkeys bounding from branch to branch and the sloths peacefully hanging from the treetops as they share the park with you.

There are plenty of activities and tours to choose from. Manuel Antonio offers butterfly farms, nature walks at the park and other private reserves, canopy tours, whitewater rafting trips, sport fishing, sea kayaking, and horsebackriding among others.

Options abound here! Whether you are looking for a romantic honeymoon hideaway or an action-packed visit, this premier destination has the answer.

How to get there:
From San Jose

When you reach
the Jaco exit don´t turn but continue driving straight on the same road, South towards Parrita and then Quepos. As you arrive downtown Quepos you will cross a bridge and turn left immediatly. You will pass “EL Gran Escape Restaurant” (Highly recommended!) and some shops on your left . Keep driving one block and look for the sign to Manuel Antonio on your left. Turn left and continue driving through this road that will lead you up to a hill. As you start to descend the hill you will see the signs to the different hotels and you will be getting closer to the main beach and Manuel Antonio National Park.