Avoid the crowds and let an official local guide reveal Manuel Antonio’s camouflaged wildlife on a private, entry-included hike. This three-hour tour pairs focused animal viewing with beach time and a light fruit snack.
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You step off the shaded trail and the forest exhales — bromeliads drip, leaves glint, and a howler monkey calls from a ridge that seems to dare you forward.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires walking on uneven trails for up to two hours during the guided portion
Wildlife
History
Manuel Antonio was established as a national park in the early 1970s to protect one of Costa Rica’s last coastal rainforest and marine shoreline mosaics.
Conservation
High visitation pressures require staying on trails and not feeding wildlife; use reef-safe sunscreen and pack out waste to protect reef and forest habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Manuel Antonio National Park Private Tour ENTRY INCLUDED today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes
Trails are short but rocky and sometimes muddy; good traction reduces slips and protects feet from roots and rocks.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
You may spend time on coral-backed beaches after the hike; reef-safe sunscreen protects marine life and your skin.
Carry a refillable water bottle
Hydrate before and during the walk—tropical heat plus humidity can sap energy quickly.
Keep distance from wildlife
Do not feed or approach animals; the guide will position you for photos while minimizing stress to the animals.
Sturdy walking shoes
Protects feet and improves footing on rocky, sometimes muddy trails.
Refillable water bottle
Staying hydrated in tropical heat is essential during and after the guided walk.
Lightweight rain jacket
Afternoon showers are common in the wet season—compact protection keeps you dry.
summer
Binoculars or camera
Enhances wildlife viewing even though the tour provides high-end optical equipment.