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Manuel Antonio / Central Pacific

Manuel Antonio National Park, in Spanish the Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, is a small National Park in the Central Pacific Conservation Area located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, just south of the city of Quepos, Puntarenas, and 132 km (82 mi) from the national capital of San José. Established in 1972 with a land area enumerating 1 983 ha (the smallest of any Costa Rican national park), it is the destination of as many as 150,000 visitors annually and well known for its beautiful beaches and hiking trails. In 2011, Manuel Antonio was listed by Forbes among the world’s 12 most beautiful national parks.

This park has one of the most impressive landscapes in the world and has several coves with many white sand beaches and lush foliage amidst great mountains and forests that reach the beaches. Additionally, it is located in the tropical forest. It has a large land and marine biodiversity with beautiful coral reefs.

For its excellent climate and scenic beauty is visited by large number of national and international tourism, for which it is currently developing an adequate infrastructure, with emphasis on harmony with nature, of quality but mimicked this to reduce the visual impact and under strict environmental protection, works designed by renowned architects bioclimatic Ibo Bonilla and Rafael Víquez, among which are the Visitor Centre, the Casa de Guardaparques, Lookouts and supporting infrastructure and Trails Master Plan that includes trails: Punta Catedral, Waterfall, Lookout, Beach Espadilla, Beach Manuel Antonio, Congos, Beaches Gemelas, Puerto Escondido, Manglar y trail Perezosos, with universal accessibility facilities, rest areas, scenic overlooks and scientific interpretation.

Four beaches are contained within the limits of the park: Manuel Antonio, Espadilla Sur, Teloro, and Playita. With their large light sand berms, it is easy to see why they attract beach goers of all ages. The first is separated from the second by a “tombolo”, or natural land bridge formed by sand accumulations. Visitors may enjoy a roughly hour-long hike from Espadilla to the top of Punta Catedral (100 m). Both Manuel Antonio and Espadilla Sur contain tidal pools and offer the possibility of snorkeling.

Manuel Antonio / Package

Hike to Manuel Antonio National Park
Pacific Caribbean Trek Package - Manuel Antonio

10 Days/9 Nights

from $1,089 p.p.

Iconos Caribbean Trek - Manuel Antonio
Pacific Caribbean Trek Map - Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio / Tours

Hike to Manuel Antonio National Park

Day 4 – Manuel Antonio 283x141 - Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio Tocori Waterfalls Horseback

Horseback Riding Manuel Antonio 1 - Manuel Antonio

Damas Mangrove Boat Tour

Damas Mangrove Boat - Manuel Antonio

Hiking Corcovado National Park Day

Hiking Corcovado National Park Day - Manuel Antonio

The Rainmaker Conservation Project

The Rainmaker - Manuel Antonio

Trimaran Sailing & Snorkeling Tour

Trimaran Sailing Snorkeling Tour 4 - Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio Eco Canopy & Zipline

Manuel Antonio Eco Canopy Zipline 1 - Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio Ocean Kayak & Snorkeling

Manuel Antonio Ocean Kayak Snorkelingt - Manuel Antonio

Caño Island Snorkeling

Caño Island Snorkeling - Manuel Antonio

Tranquilo Massage

Tranquilo Massage 1 - Manuel Antonio