Walk the rainforest after dark with a certified guide and spotting scope to find frogs, tarantulas, scorpions, and nocturnal mammals. This 2-hour night tour of Manuel Antonio highlights species and close-up digiscoping photos—bring cash for the park fee.
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The forest exhales as the sun drops behind the Pacific; heat gives way to a cool breath and the trail narrows into a ribbon of shadow. Torches cut cones of light through bromeliads and buttress roots, and guides train a spotting scope where eyes in the dark — frogs, glinting spiders, and cautious kinkajous — answer in flashes.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires steady balance for short stretches on uneven ground
Wildlife
History
Manuel Antonio National Park was created in the early 1970s to protect a small but biodiverse tract of Pacific lowland rainforest and coastline, shifting Quepos from a fishing economy toward ecotourism.
Conservation
Stay on trails and carry out waste; park fees support habitat protection and the regulated night walks help minimize disturbance to nocturnal species.
Reserve your spot on the Manuel Antonio Jungle Night Tour with pick up included today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring cash for park fee
Manuel Antonio requires a $10 per person entrance fee payable in cash at the gate—carry small bills.
Wear closed-toe shoes
Tennis shoes or light hiking shoes are required; trails are uneven and can be muddy after rain.
Use a headlamp with red filter
A red filter preserves night vision and disturbs wildlife less than white light—check batteries before the walk.
Expect slow pacing
Walks focus on observation—stay close to the guide, keep noise low, and follow directions for your safety.
Headlamp (red filter option)
Keeps your hands free and a red filter reduces disturbance to wildlife.
Closed-toe shoes or hiking sneakers
Protects feet from roots, mud, and small critters on the trail.
Insect repellent
Wet season brings more mosquitoes and biting insects; repellant increases comfort.
summer
Smartphone with extra battery
Used for digiscoping photos through the guide’s spotting scope and for emergency contact.