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Explore Manuel Antonio’s rainforest-to-beach trails on a guided day trip from Jacó. Expect close wildlife encounters, well-marked paths, a beach swim and practical tips for timing, gear and conservation-minded travel.
Explore Manuel Antonio’s rainforest-to-beach trails on a guided day trip from Jacó. Expect close wildlife encounters, well-marked paths, a beach swim and practical tips for timing, gear and conservation-minded travel.
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Operated by Tucanes Tours · Quepos, Puntarenas
You step off the minivan onto warm trail dust and a chorus of birdcalls—humid air that smells of salt and leaf mold. The peninsula of Manuel Antonio drops into the Pacific with steep headlands, white sand coves and rainforest that pushes right to the shore. A bilingual guide leads a steady pace along well-defined paths, stopping often to scan the canopy for monkeys, sloths and bright-winged toucans.
moderate.
7 hours (including transport).
Suitable for most people with basic fitness — expect several short climbs and beach walking.
Yes — this tour includes admission into Manuel Antonio National Park as part of the itinerary.
The guided portion through the park is typically about 4 hours, with additional time for beach stops and travel to and from Jacó.
Children can join but must be accompanied by an adult; operators may set minimum age or require supervision on beaches and trails.
Guides actively search for wildlife and sightings of squirrel monkeys, capuchins and sloths are common, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Manuel Antonio was designated a national park in 1972 to protect coastal rainforest and marine habitat near the fishing town of Quepos.
Park management focuses on controlling visitor impact and protecting nesting beaches and marine life; visitors are encouraged to follow leave-no-trace practices and use reef-safe sunscreen.
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