Manuel Antonio National Park beach and rainforest in Costa Rica
All day tours

Manuel Antonio N.P. Experience

Drive from San José, Heredia, Alajuela or Puntarenas. Discover the best of Manuel Antonio National Park: wildlife, beaches and culture, a guided rainforest hike, unique white-sand shores, mangroves, shopping and good food, all in one unforgettable day.

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At a glance

Pickup
Where you're stayingPickup included wherever you're staying: your hotel, rental or another meeting point you choose.
Duration
Full day – 10+ hoursDuration measured from the San José area. Timing changes with your pickup point; Jesus confirms it in your proposal.
Activity level
Low / Medium
Pickup and transportation
Included
Price
Price on requestJesus sends the price for your group with your tour proposal.
Group size
Minimum group size confirmed in your proposal.
Visits
San José, Puntarenas

Photos

  • White-faced capuchin monkey in Manuel Antonio
  • Guide spotting sloths in the rainforest
  • Green iguana in rainforest canopy
  • Mangrove coastal ecosystem

What to expect

Manuel Antonio National Park is the Pacific paradise of Costa Rica and the most visited national park in the Central American country. This wonderful day starts with a guided hike through one of the country's most biodiverse national parks, home to white-faced monkeys, squirrel monkeys, three- and two-toed sloths, iguanas and more wildlife hidden among the rainforest trails. After the hike, cool off at the famous Manuel Antonio beach with its calm turquoise waters and soft white sand. In this park you can find life in the forests, mangroves, rainforest and coastline.

Step by step

  1. Manuel Antonio National Park Hike

    ~3 hours

    A guided walk through Costa Rica's most popular park. Spot white-faced monkeys, three-toed sloths and iguanas while walking through the rainforest trails.

    Recommendations Bug spray & sunscreen · Binoculars or camera · Hiking shoes

  2. Beach Time & Swimming

    ~2 hours

    Relax at the famous Manuel Antonio white-sand beach. Enjoy calm turquoise waters, perfect for swimming and sunbathing in a tropical paradise.

    Recommendations Dry bag for electronics

  3. Lunch at Manuel Antonio Town

    Recommendations Shoes · Hat · Sandals · Cash

What's included

  • Transportation
  • Tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Water

Where we meet

Pickup where you're staying. Exact time confirmed in your proposal.

Before you request

  • Activity level: Low / Medium.
  • Minimum group size confirmed in your proposal.

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Your guide

Jesus Mora Urbina. I guide in English and Spanish, and I specialize in wildlife, natural history, adventure, national parks and city tours.

Jesus guides your tour himself. If he isn't available on your date, he may suggest another guide he trusts. He'll tell you who before anything is confirmed, and it only goes ahead if you agree.

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