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Short rainforest trails, white-sand coves and close-up wildlife sightings define a full-day visit to Manuel Antonio National Park. This guided tour includes transportation, a bilingual guide, lunch and park entrance—ideal for travelers based in Quepos or passing through the Central Pacific.
Short rainforest trails, white-sand coves and close-up wildlife sightings define a full-day visit to Manuel Antonio National Park. This guided tour includes transportation, a bilingual guide, lunch and park entrance—ideal for travelers based in Quepos or passing through the Central Pacific.
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Operated by Tico Travel Adventures · Quepos, Puntarenas
The path opens with the slap of surf and the green seam of rainforest climbing from the shore—Manuel Antonio feels alive with motion: howler monkeys barking from the canopy, waves nudging the sand, and sun breaking through palms onto narrow trails.
easy.
11–12 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short walks on uneven surfaces and the ability to board vehicles for transfers
Yes—beaches inside the park are open for swimming when conditions are safe; follow your guide’s advice about currents and designated swimming spots.
Most tours include round-trip transfer from hotels; independently, the drive from San José takes about 2.5–3 hours depending on traffic, often with a crocodile-viewing stop en route.
The park has short, family-friendly trails and some wheelchair-accessible surfaces, but not all areas are fully accessible—check with your operator about transport and specific access requirements.
Tours typically include the national park entrance fee—confirm when booking; otherwise, entrances can be purchased at the park entrance in person.
Designated in the early 1970s, the park was created to protect a compact stretch of Pacific rainforest and coastline as local tourism and development increased.
High visitor numbers require careful behavior—stay on trails, don’t feed wildlife and use reef-safe products to reduce human impact.
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