Spend a guided morning searching for sloths and monkeys in Manuel Antonio National Park, then unwind on a sheltered white-sand beach. This small-group tour includes entrance fees, a certified guide, transport, and spotting scopes for close-up wildlife viewing.
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You step out of the air-conditioned van and the forest reaches for you—humid, green, and loud with bird calls. A bilingual guide checks names near Donde Alex, and the trail eases you under a canopy where leaves drip and a sloth eyes you like a slow clock. The path opens onto powder-white sand and the Pacific surf, where tide pools and rock shelves pull at your curiosity.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours (guided portion)
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to walk gentle, uneven trails for up to 90 minutes.
Wildlife
History
Created in the early 1970s, Manuel Antonio preserves a compact mix of coastal rainforest and marine habitats popularized by Costa Rica’s conservation movement.
Conservation
High visitation requires strict park rules; use of single-use plastics and feeding wildlife is prohibited to protect fragile ecosystems and support ongoing ranger work.
Reserve your spot on the Manuel Antonio National Park Group Tour Wildlife and Beach Day today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring binoculars or use the provided spotting scope
Portable binoculars speed up wildlife sightings on shaded trails; guides also bring spotting scopes for close views of sloths and birds.
Wear grippy shoes
Trails are short but can be muddy and rocky—closed-toe shoes with traction are recommended.
Carry reef-safe sunscreen and water
The beach portion exposes you to strong sun and heat—hydrate and protect your skin with reef-safe formulas.
Respect wildlife distance
Do not touch or feed animals—guides enforce rules to minimize stress on wildlife and avoid zoonotic risk.
Closed-toe trail shoes
Grip and toe protection for muddy, rocky trails and short beach approaches.
Refillable water bottle
Stay hydrated in humid tropical conditions; refill opportunities are limited inside the park.
Lightweight rain jacket
Tropical showers are frequent outside the dry season—pack a compact waterproof layer.
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Binoculars (compact)
Handy for spotting birds and arboreal mammals before the guide moves the group closer.