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Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour with Entry Ticket & Beach Access

2 hrs 30 mins

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Explore Manuel Antonio National Park with a bilingual naturalist while spotting sloths, monkeys, and colorful birds hidden in the rainforest.
With your park entry ticket included, join your guide for a walk through established rainforest trails inside Manuel Antonio National Park.
Use a high-definition spotting scope as your guide points out wildlife like reptiles, insects, butterflies, and other species you may miss on your own.
Get help capturing close-up wildlife photos, learn about the park’s ecosystem, then enjoy free time at Manuel Antonio Beach.

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Explore Manuel Antonio National Park with a bilingual naturalist while spotting sloths, monkeys, and colorful birds hidden in the rainforest.
With your park entry ticket included, join your guide for a walk through established rainforest trails inside Manuel Antonio National Park.
Use a high-definition spotting scope as your guide points out wildlife like reptiles, insects, butterflies, and other species you may miss on your own.
Get help capturing close-up wildlife photos, learn about the park’s ecosystem, then enjoy free time at Manuel Antonio Beach.

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Rainforest Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Stop and Lunch

3 hrs

Pickup available

Trade city time for a horseback escape into the rainforest, with hotel transport, drinks, and a local lunch or early dinner all included.
Your experience starts when you meet your bilingual guide, who gathers the group and leads you out on horseback toward the surrounding rainforest.
Follow rainforest trails on horseback as the path opens to valley views, and take time to watch and listen for local wildlife along the way.
Unwind at a 30-minute stop by a waterfall where you can relax or swim, then share a meal prepared with organically grown ingredients.

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Trade city time for a horseback escape into the rainforest, with hotel transport, drinks, and a local lunch or early dinner all included.
Your experience starts when you meet your bilingual guide, who gathers the group and leads you out on horseback toward the surrounding rainforest.
Follow rainforest trails on horseback as the path opens to valley views, and take time to watch and listen for local wildlife along the way.
Unwind at a 30-minute stop by a waterfall where you can relax or swim, then share a meal prepared with organically grown ingredients.

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$89

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4 hrs

Pickup available

Cover Pompeii and Positano in one full-day trip from Naples while someone else handles navigation with round-trip air-conditioned coach travel.
Your expert guide brings Pompeii and Positano to life with stories and context, and admission to Pompeii is already covered for you today.
Walk Pompeii’s streets, the Forum and amphitheater as your guide explains life before Vesuvius using homes, shops and frescoes in the city.
Travel on to Positano for sea views, photo stops on the road above town, a pause at Santa Maria Assunta Church, and time to explore streets.
Choose between a stop in Sorrento that gives time for lunch or a visit to Ravello, where you can wander gardens and browse ceramics.

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Cover Pompeii and Positano in one full-day trip from Naples while someone else handles navigation with round-trip air-conditioned coach travel.
Your expert guide brings Pompeii and Positano to life with stories and context, and admission to Pompeii is already covered for you today.
Walk Pompeii’s streets, the Forum and amphitheater as your guide explains life before Vesuvius using homes, shops and frescoes in the city.
Travel on to Positano for sea views, photo stops on the road above town, a pause at Santa Maria Assunta Church, and time to explore streets.
Choose between a stop in Sorrento that gives time for lunch or a visit to Ravello, where you can wander gardens and browse ceramics.

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$75

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Manuel Antonio Catamaran Cruise to Biesanz Bay with Snorkeling and Lunch

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Transfers available

Pickup available

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Glide along the Manuel Antonio coastline on a catamaran, then snorkel Biesanz Bay among parrotfish, angelfish, starfish, and more marine life.
Relax with round-trip transfers from your hotel to the departure point, then meet your bilingual guide and board the boat to set off.
Sail near Manuel Antonio National Park, pass coastal rock formations, and capture panoramic ocean views while spotting wildlife and vegetation.
Anchor in a bay to swim or relax on deck while the crew serves snacks, barbecue lunch, and drinks, with chances to spot dolphins nearby.

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Glide along the Manuel Antonio coastline on a catamaran, then snorkel Biesanz Bay among parrotfish, angelfish, starfish, and more marine life.
Relax with round-trip transfers from your hotel to the departure point, then meet your bilingual guide and board the boat to set off.
Sail near Manuel Antonio National Park, pass coastal rock formations, and capture panoramic ocean views while spotting wildlife and vegetation.
Anchor in a bay to swim or relax on deck while the crew serves snacks, barbecue lunch, and drinks, with chances to spot dolphins nearby.

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$93.75

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Isla Damas Guided Mangrove Kayak Tour With Hotel Transfers and Lunch

4 hrs

Pickup available

Get close to Costa Rica's Isla Damas mangroves as bilingual guides lead you by kayak through tidal canals and tree tunnels alive with wildlife.
Take round-trip transfers from your hotel, meet a bilingual guide at the launch site, then board kayaks with gear supplied, no experience needed.
Paddle along canals in brackish water, passing under mangrove roots and tree tunnels as you follow the tide through this living ecosystem.
Watch for birds, reptiles, anteaters, and white-faced monkeys as your bilingual guide explains mangrove life, then relax with drinks and lunch.

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Get close to Costa Rica's Isla Damas mangroves as bilingual guides lead you by kayak through tidal canals and tree tunnels alive with wildlife.
Take round-trip transfers from your hotel, meet a bilingual guide at the launch site, then board kayaks with gear supplied, no experience needed.
Paddle along canals in brackish water, passing under mangrove roots and tree tunnels as you follow the tide through this living ecosystem.
Watch for birds, reptiles, anteaters, and white-faced monkeys as your bilingual guide explains mangrove life, then relax with drinks and lunch.

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$85

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11-Line Manuel Antonio Zipline Canopy Tour with Hotel Transfers and Meal

4 hrs

Transfers available

Pickup available

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Feel the rush as you soar across rainforest cables near Manuel Antonio, taking in jungle views and an adrenaline hit on every ride.
Get collected from your Manuel Antonio hotel, suit up in safety gear at base camp, then ride out by vehicle toward the canopy platforms.
Glide along 11 canopy cables above the treetops as your bilingual guide shares safety briefings and explains facts about the area.
Look for birds and wildlife from platform to platform, take on the Tarzan Swing if you choose, then enjoy breakfast or lunch with drinks.

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Feel the rush as you soar across rainforest cables near Manuel Antonio, taking in jungle views and an adrenaline hit on every ride.
Get collected from your Manuel Antonio hotel, suit up in safety gear at base camp, then ride out by vehicle toward the canopy platforms.
Glide along 11 canopy cables above the treetops as your bilingual guide shares safety briefings and explains facts about the area.
Look for birds and wildlife from platform to platform, take on the Tarzan Swing if you choose, then enjoy breakfast or lunch with drinks.

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$99

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Sukia Park Night Guided Tour in Manuel Antonio

3 hrs

Transfers available

Pickup available

Gain exclusive after-dark access to Sukia Park, a private reserve in Manuel Antonio, and experience the jungle as it transforms under the night sky.
Start at 5:00 PM with pickup from Manuel Antonio or by meeting at Headquarters, then ride with round-trip transfers to meet a certified naturalist guide.
Move along forest trails with equipment and flashlights supplied so you can spot wildlife, then refuel with snacks of fruit and water.
Watch the forest come alive at night as frogs call, reptiles rustle, and mammals move through Sukia Park, a family-friendly adventure for all ages.

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Gain exclusive after-dark access to Sukia Park, a private reserve in Manuel Antonio, and experience the jungle as it transforms under the night sky.
Start at 5:00 PM with pickup from Manuel Antonio or by meeting at Headquarters, then ride with round-trip transfers to meet a certified naturalist guide.
Move along forest trails with equipment and flashlights supplied so you can spot wildlife, then refuel with snacks of fruit and water.
Watch the forest come alive at night as frogs call, reptiles rustle, and mammals move through Sukia Park, a family-friendly adventure for all ages.

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$75

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Biesanz Bay Guided Ocean Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour with Hotel Transfers

4 hrs

Transfers available

Pickup available

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Paddle across Biesanz Bay, snorkel among parrotfish, starfish, and angelfish, then unwind over a homemade meal with drinks included.
Relax with round-trip transfers from your hotel, meet your bilingual guide for a briefing, then launch your kayak straight into Biesanz Bay.
Follow your guide in single or tandem kayaks, pausing at a spot where you switch from paddling to snorkeling in Biesanz Bay near shore.
Enjoy an easy pace suited to first-timers and children 8 and up, with your guide covering basics so you can focus on paddling, floating, and photos.

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Paddle across Biesanz Bay, snorkel among parrotfish, starfish, and angelfish, then unwind over a homemade meal with drinks included.
Relax with round-trip transfers from your hotel, meet your bilingual guide for a briefing, then launch your kayak straight into Biesanz Bay.
Follow your guide in single or tandem kayaks, pausing at a spot where you switch from paddling to snorkeling in Biesanz Bay near shore.
Enjoy an easy pace suited to first-timers and children 8 and up, with your guide covering basics so you can focus on paddling, floating, and photos.

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$85

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Book Manuel Antonio National Park tickets online in advance, especially during busy travel seasons, as visitor capacity is limited.

Choose a guided tour if wildlife spotting is your priority, as naturalist guides help identify animals that are difficult to spot along rainforest trails.

Visit early in the morning for cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and better chances of seeing active wildlife.

Check park opening days before booking, as Manuel Antonio National Park remains closed every Tuesday.

Carry essentials like comfortable shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, and water as the experience involves outdoor trails and beach areas.

About Manuel Antonio National Park

Located along Costa Rica’s Pacific coastline, Manuel Antonio National Park is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. The park combines tropical rainforest, diverse wildlife, and stunning beaches in one compact area, making it one of the country’s most rewarding nature experiences. Explore walking trails, spot native species, and enjoy unforgettable coastal scenery.

AddressPuntarenas Province, Quepos, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Also known asParque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Year opened1972

Visitors per year350000

Did you know?

Manuel Antonio National Park is Costa Rica’s smallest national park but one of its most visited, protecting rainforest, beaches, and marine ecosystems along the Pacific coast.

The park protects over 1,900 hectares of land and more than 55,000 hectares of marine area, creating a habitat for diverse wildlife both on land and underwater.

Manuel Antonio is one of the few places where visitors can walk through rainforest trails and reach tropical beaches within the same protected area.

The park is home to four species of monkeys, including the endangered Central American squirrel monkey found only in a limited region of Costa Rica and Panama.

Punta Catedral, one of the park’s most famous viewpoints, was once an island before natural processes connected it to the mainland.

Why visit Manuel Antonio National Park?

Spot Costa Rica’s famous wildlife

Look for sloths, white-faced capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, iguanas, toucans, and tropical birds as you explore rainforest trails. A guided tour can help you spot hidden animals and learn about the park’s diverse ecosystem.

Experience rainforest and beaches together

Few national parks combine lush jungle trails with protected white-sand beaches in the same visit. Walk through tropical forests before relaxing at scenic beaches overlooking Costa Rica’s Pacific coastline.

Walk through a biodiversity hotspot

Discover a protected ecosystem filled with unique plants, wildlife, and marine habitats. Despite its compact size, Manuel Antonio National Park is home to an impressive variety of species.

Relax on scenic Pacific beaches

Follow well-maintained trails through the rainforest to reach viewpoints like Punta Catedral, offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, nearby islands, and forest-covered coastline.

Explore with a naturalist guide

Located close to the popular beach town of Manuel Antonio, the park offers an easy way to experience Costa Rica’s natural beauty through wildlife spotting, hiking, and beach exploration in one trip.

Highlights

Wildlife-Filled Rainforest Trails

Explore Manuel Antonio National Park’s forest trails surrounded by tropical vegetation and rich biodiversity. Keep an eye out for sloths, monkeys, iguanas, butterflies, and colourful birds hiding among the trees. Guided walks add value by helping visitors spot wildlife and understand the park’s unique ecosystem.

Playa Manuel Antonio (Manuel Antonio Beach)

Relax at one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches, located within the national park. Surrounded by rainforest and calm turquoise waters, Playa Manuel Antonio offers a unique experience where visitors can combine wildlife spotting with swimming and scenic coastal views.

Punta Catedral Viewpoint

Hike to Punta Catedral, one of the park’s most iconic viewpoints, for panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, nearby islands, and forest-covered coastline. This scenic trail highlights the park’s unique geography, where a former island became connected to the mainland over time.

Espadilla Sur Beach

Visit Espadilla Sur Beach, a quieter beach area inside the park where visitors can enjoy views of the coastline surrounded by tropical forest. It is a great stop to relax after exploring the park’s walking trails.

Mangrove and Coastal Ecosystems

Discover the different habitats protected within Manuel Antonio National Park, from rainforest and mangroves to marine ecosystems. These diverse environments support a wide range of species and make the park more than just a beach destination.

Plan your visit

Manuel Antonio National Park Main Entrance

The main entrance is located near the Manuel Antonio area and serves as the starting point for all visitors entering the park. After ticket verification, visitors can access rainforest trails, wildlife viewing areas, and beaches within the protected area. Arrive early during busy periods to avoid longer waiting times at the entrance.