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Travel from San José to Manuel Antonio National Park for a full day of rainforest trails, wildlife spotting, and beach time at Playa Espadilla. This guided tour pairs naturalist-led walks with free time on one of Costa Rica’s most photographed beaches.
Travel from San José to Manuel Antonio National Park for a full day of rainforest trails, wildlife spotting, and beach time at Playa Espadilla. This guided tour pairs naturalist-led walks with free time on one of Costa Rica’s most photographed beaches.
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Operated by Expediciones Tropicales Day Tours · Quepos, Puntarenas
Dawn light drips across the Central Valley as your minivan pulls away from San José, the highway spilling into coastal views and the Tarcoles River daring you to look over its bridge — where resident crocodiles laze like island monarchs below.
moderate.
12–13 hours.
Suitable for average fitness; requires walking 1–3 miles on uneven, sometimes muddy trails and standing on the beach.
Expect about 3 to 3.5 hours each way depending on traffic and stops, with a breakfast and crocodile-viewing stop en route.
Yes; trails are short and family-friendly but supervise children around steep edges and on the beach due to surf.
This tour includes park admission as described in the itinerary; bring ID for registration at the park gate.
Park regulations restrict certain food items and packaging to reduce wildlife disturbance; follow your guide’s instructions and bring a refillable bottle where allowed.
Manuel Antonio was established as a national park in the early 1970s to protect coastal rainforest and marine habitats near the town of Quepos, growing into one of Costa Rica’s most visited protected areas.
The park limits daily visitors and enforces strict rules on waste and food to reduce human impact; support local guides and restaurants that practice sustainable tourism.
Expediciones Tropicales Day Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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