Escape San José for a day on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific: a guided trip to Manuel Antonio National Park that combines wildlife-rich rainforest hikes with warm Pacific beaches and coastal viewpoints. This full-day tour times visits to avoid the worst crowds and includes breakfast, lunch and park entry.
Escape San José for a day on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific: a guided trip to Manuel Antonio National Park that combines wildlife-rich rainforest hikes with warm Pacific beaches and coastal viewpoints. This full-day tour times visits to avoid the worst crowds and includes breakfast, lunch and park entry.
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Operated by Go Tours Costa Rica · Quepos, Puntarenas
Morning light hits the Pacific and the road unwinds toward Quepos — palms lean like watchful hosts as the van climbs coastal hills. By the time you reach Manuel Antonio National Park the air is humid, birdcalls register as punctuation, and the trailhead feels like a threshold between city rhythms and rainforest time.
easy.
12 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires walking on uneven trails and short stair sections for up to an hour at a time.
The main loop and lookout hikes included on this tour take roughly one hour of guided walking, plus free time on the beaches for swimming or independent trails.
Yes — this tour includes the national park entrance fee, as noted in the itinerary and inclusions.
No — park authorities prohibit single-use plastic bottles; bring a reusable bottle to refill at permitted locations.
Default pickup is 6:00 a.m., but the operator confirms exact time and meeting point after booking; vehicles wait a maximum of 10 minutes.
Manuel Antonio National Park was established in 1972 to protect coastal rainforest and marine habitats as development pressures increased along Costa Rica’s Central Pacific.
Visitor limits, strict rules on feeding and plastics, and guided routing help reduce human impact; staying on trails and packing out waste directly supports park conservation.
Go Tours Costa Rica operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




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