A focused, two-hour guided walk through Manuel Antonio National Park that highlights monkeys, sloths, birds and coastal ecosystems. Early departures increase your chances of close wildlife encounters and cooler, drier trail conditions.
A focused, two-hour guided walk through Manuel Antonio National Park that highlights monkeys, sloths, birds and coastal ecosystems. Early departures increase your chances of close wildlife encounters and cooler, drier trail conditions.
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Operated by Steve Tours Costa Rica · Quepos, Puntarenas
The trail opens beneath a high canopy of almond and almond-like trees; humidity presses lightly against your skin while birds chatter like a radio tuning itself. Guides sweep a spotting scope across branches and illustrate the fine differences between white-faced capuchins, howler monkeys and squirrel monkeys as they move through the upper stories. The walk finishes at a white-sand crescent where the Pacific breaks quietly along tide pools.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most travelers who can walk gently on uneven surfaces for about two hours; minimal elevation gain.
Most shared tours do not include the national park entrance fee—confirm at booking; private tours may bundle admission depending on the operator.
Early morning (shortly after park opening) yields the highest likelihood of active monkeys, birds and sloths before heat and crowds build.
Guides report the route is accessible for many ability levels and strollers, but some trails have steps and uneven surfaces—ask the operator about wheelchair options and assistance.
Yes — most tours finish at the park beach where calm waters allow swimming; always check conditions and follow lifeguard or guide advice.
Manuel Antonio National Park was established in 1972 and protects coastal rainforest, beaches and a dense island of biodiversity near Quepos.
The park limits visitor numbers on trails and enforces rules against feeding wildlife; stay on trails, pack out any trash, and use reef-safe sunscreen to minimize impact.
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