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44 Manuel Antonio National Park trips. Tours from 26 tour companies. 513 reviews. 4.9/5 avg rating.

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Discover Costa Rica
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Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde

Highlights

  • Unrivalled wildlife viewing: howler monkeys, caiman and sloths
  • Visit the beaches and waterways of Tortuguero, an important nesting site for green turtles
  • Verdant rainforest, lush mangroves, lava fields and serene cloud forests
  • Wonderful naturalist guides who will share their love of Costa Rica with you
  • Relax on idyllic Pacific coast beaches
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Birding, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Costa Rica Experience
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They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
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Standard - 3 star
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Easy
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Balanced schedule

Visits

La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde

Highlights

  • Try to spot the elusive resplendent quetzal when you’re exploring Monteverde’s steamy cloud forests. Better yet, why not consider a jungle zip-line to get high in the sky for the best views?
  • Spend time wandering through the Mercado Municipal de Artesanias artisan stalls in San Jose – Costa Rica’s cultural heart. With plenty of time to stop for a refresco (smoothie), this is a good opportunity to people-watch.
  • Lend a hand at a farmstay outside of Santa Rosa de Pocosol and learn some home-cooked recipes and techniques from the locals on a visit to the Juanilama agricultural community.
  • Marvel at the size and stature of the Arenal Volcano on the horizon, maybe taking a soak and relaxing in La Fortuna’s lava-heated thermal springs.
  • With plenty of time to chill out at your own pace, Quepos’ surf vibe is ideal for catching some waves, lazing on the white-sand beaches or hiking the lush trails of Manuel Antonio with your travel pals.

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Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Costa Rica Family Holiday
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Visits

Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde

Highlights

  • Go beyond a biology lesson and immerse yourself in nature, from spotting rare birds in Monteverde to listening for the evocative call of howler monkeys in Manuel Antonio National Park.
  • Harvest produce and come together to cook a rustic meal from scratch during a homestay with family in an agricultural community.
  • Get active on guided walks through forest and jungle, plus an incredible canopy walk along suspended bridges in Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.
  • Family holidays aren’t always relaxing, but this trip offers plenty of opportunities to take it slow in thermal springs and pools and on beaches.
  • End this adventure by hitting Manuel Antonio National Park, where the evergreen forest grows right up to the long, white beaches and irresistible water.

Themes

Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Classic Costa Rica
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They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
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Standard - 3 star
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Easy
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Balanced schedule

Visits

La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Tortuguero National Park

Highlights

  • Swap the concrete jungle for real jungle on this journey into the rainforests, waterways, hot springs and the palm-lined beaches of Costa Rica.
  • Spot long-nosed tapirs, white-faced capuchin monkeys, ocelots and three-toed sloths on this wildlife adventure – Costa Rica is home to many exotic animals, and this trip puts you in the perfect position to see them all.
  • Go deeper than the average tourist with a homestay in a quiet agricultural community – the perfect opportunity to experience local life and practice your Spanish. You’ll even have an informal cooking lesson with the locals to make dinner!
  • Refresh yourself after jungle hikes, spotting wildlife in the rejuvenating hot springs of volcanic La Fortuna.
  • Visit the indigenous Maleku community to share a traditional meal and learn about their way of life – this small tribe has big ambitions for regenerating local forests and natural habitats.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Costa Rica Quest
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They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
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Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde, San José

Highlights

  • Search for the elusive quetzal bird in the cloud forest
  • Watch the sunset over the pacific
  • Learn about sugar cane and coffee production at a local plantation
  • Enjoy free entrance into manuel antonio national park

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

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"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Costa Rica Adventure
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They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
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Standard - 3 star
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Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Arenal Volcano, Caribbean, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde, San José

Highlights

  • Spot wildlife while cruising through the canals of tortuguero
  • Hike through the cloud forest
  • Enjoy the gorgeous beaches of the pacific and caribbean coasts
  • Savour a local lunch at a g adventures-supported coffee plantation

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Costa Rica Adventure Honeymoon
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio National Park, San José

Themes

High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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"It's hard to describe how lucky we are to have been able to work with Stephanie in planning our honeymoon to Japan. From the very beginning, Stephanie was friendly, flexible, and an absolute wealth of knowledge. We had several meetings with her leading up to our trip to come up with the perfect itinerary. Throughout this, Stephanie was mindful of our budget, without sacrificing anything. During our trip, Audley was available at all hours to help with anything and everything which was such a relief to know we had that resource available to us. I truly cannot imagine having planned this trip without all of Stephanie's guidance and knowledge- and cannot imagine taking another big trip like this without the help of Audley. Thank you again!"

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Costa Rican Adventure: White Water Rafting, Zip Lines & Snorkeling
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
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Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Monteverde

Highlights

  • Pacuare River white water rafting and lunch
  • Half-day Sky Adventures Park (Zip line)
  • Evening Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Tour
  • Half-day Catamaran Ocean King Tour, with lunch

Themes

Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Relaxing Retreats

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"Great Value did an amazing job with the basic outline for the itinerary and the hotel choices were excellent."

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Manuel Antonio National Park Reviews & Ratings

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Aug 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Discover costa rica

An excellent taster of the country. Well planned with good locations Meeting the owner michael Schnitzler of esquinas lodge. Such a wonderful work, he is passinate...

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Aug 2018

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Discover Costa Rica review

This was our first Exodus trip, which, to be honest I viewed with some trepidation, as I walk with crutches, and so wondered how it would be. I cannot praise Exod...

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Aug 2018

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A great adventure in Costa Rica

This was our second Exodus trip and again, we were not disappointed. An itinerary which covered many different ecosystems, plenty of wildlife, pleasant travel comp...

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Aug 2018

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Discover Costa Rica

I would highly recommend this trip. The trip is very wildlife oriented, so if that is not your main interest, it may not be for you. However, I wouldn’t say that i...

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Aug 2018

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Discover Costa Rica

We had am amazing time on this trip from the moment we landed in San Jose. Our guide Andres kept us informed about what to expect, and bring for each activity. He...

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Manuel Antonio National Park Tour Selection Trips

  • The Park is closed on Mondays, and opening hours on all other days are between 7am-4pm. Keep this in mind when planning your other activities, though if you are on a tour your guide will know this type of information and be able to plan for you.
  • Entrance fees to the park is $16, although children under 12 enter free. If you are on a guided tour, your guide will have already purchased these tickets. If you have some free time, and want to invest in a private tour, they are available for $71 for adults and $55 for children.
  • Decide whether or not you are more interested in beach activities or scouring the jungle for tropical animals. If you want to snorkel and swim by the beach, choose a tour that guarantees a lot of free time.

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Manuel Antonio National Park Facts

  • The park was discovered by the Spanish Explorer Ponce de Léon in 1519. He is best known for his futile search for the Fountain of Youth, but at least he found the second best thing: Manuel Antonio!
  • Manuel Antonio is the smallest of Costa Rica’s 161 national parks. Despite this, it welcomes 150,000 visitors per year, making it one of the most popular.
  • The park was created after the local community pressured its government to put the land under protection from encroaching foreign businesses.
  • The park is named after a conquistador who is buried there.
  • Most of the time, the park is referred to as a combination of lowland rainforest and beach habitats. However, the park also has a mangrove estuary.
  • You can surf at Manuel Antonio National Park! The best surfing is a couple miles south and north of the main beach, Playa Manuel Antonio.

Weather in Manuel Antonio National Park

You can expect the park to be warm no matter the time you visit, temperatures average in the low-to-mid 80’s (high 20’s Celsius) year round. As is the case in most of Costa Rica, packing a poncho is never a bad idea because there is always a slight chance of rain. You can expect the most rain, however, in August through October. January through February are the driest months in Manuel Antonio.

Manuel Antonio National Park Animals

  • Some of the animal highlights in Manuel Antonio National Park include:
  • Two and three-toed sloths
  • Iguanas
  • Pacific land crabs
  • White-faced monkeys
  • Squirrel monkeys
  • Howler monkeys
  • Coatimundis
  • Raccoons
  • Chestnut-mandibled toucan
  • Pelicans
  • Magnificent frigatebird
  • Mangrove hummingbird
  • Basilisk lizards
  • Red-eyed tree frogs
  • Parrot snakes

Crocodile Bridge

Also, if you want to get a look at some crocodiles, one the best spots to do so is the nearby “Crocodile Bridge.” This bridge, which runs over the Tarcoles River, is known for the unusual number of large crocodiles which gather there. Locals suggest that the crocodiles are able to get so large because they feed on any unlucky cows that wade too deep into the water.

Over the year, the bridge has become a well known tourist attraction, with plenty of restaurants nearby. We recommend grabbing a freshly cut coconut and having a drink while you enjoy (or at least, try to enjoy) the view.

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