Spend a day exploring one of Costa Rica's most beautiful attractions on a guided full day tour from San Jose. Visit Manuel Antonio National Park, a stunning combination of beach, tropical forest and beautiful wildlife, and enjoy the scenic landscape. You can hike, join a nature walk on the park’s trails, or just relax on the beach!
Highlights
- Full day visit to Manuel Antonio National Park
- Enjoy a scenic drive along the beautiful Pacific coastline
- Relax on the beach or hike on the park’s many trails
- Hike to Cathedral Point to soak in spectacular views of the Pacific
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Beach in Manuel Antonio ...Beach in Manuel Antonio National Park (Costa Rica)Photo by: Anonymous12 2011 -
Quepos Beach, Manuel Antonio ...Manuel Antonio National Park: A good place to enjoy the beach and the local wildlife.Photo by: Charles A HUSA, 08 2010 -
White Face Monkey, Manuel ...Manuel Antonio National Park: These guys were all over the place. If you go, watch your bags because they'll grab them ...Photo by: Charles A HUSA, 08 2010 -
View from Crocodile Bridge en ...Mud covered crocodile sunbathing at river bankPhoto by: Britt BUSA, 05 2013 -
Manuel Antonio National ParkCapuchin Monkey in tree above picnic areaPhoto by: Britt BUSA, 05 2013 -
Manuel Antonio Pacific Coast 1It's not hard to find scenes like these at the private Manuel Antonio National Park beach or along the Pacific coast ...Photo by: Thomas D04 2012 -
Manuel Antonio - MonkeyOne of these little rascals stole a can of Pringles from a backpack, scurried up a branch and began to open it up in ...Photo by: Thomas D04 2012 -
Costa Rica - CrocodilesThis was taken just a short walking distance away from our stop for breakfast on the way to Manuel Antonio National ...Photo by: Thomas D04 2012 -
Costa Rica - IguanaThis was taken just a short walking distance away from our stop for breakfast on the way to Manuel Antonio National ...Photo by: Thomas D04 2012 -
ParadiseWe love Manuel Antonio National Park!Photo by: Barbara DUSA, 08 2011 -
IguanaIguana on the beach!Photo by: Barbara DUSA, 08 2011 -
ButterflyBeautiful butterflyPhoto by: Barbara DUSA, 08 2011 -
CrabRainforest poisonous crab!Photo by: Barbara DUSA, 08 2011 -
Wild AnimalsWe get to see these amazing animals!Photo by: Barbara DUSA, 08 2011 -
The amazing beach panoramaNo need to say how beautiful this place is: just look!Photo by: Orit N05 2011 -
The perfect encounter between ...At the beginning of our walk through the junglePhoto by: Orit N05 2011 -
On our way to back to the vanMy husband and me going to eat a great lunchPhoto by: Orit N05 2011 -
My husband and me on the beachMy husband and me after swimming in the amazing waterPhoto by: Orit N05 2011 -
Local LizardWe saw a couple of these guys fighting (probably over some female).Photo by: Charles A HUSA, 08 2010 -
Useful Information
Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
Enjoy a drive along the Pacific coastline and enjoy scenic views on the way to Manuel Antonio National Park. Travel past photogenic villages along the coast until you reach the port of Quepos and the park.
Since the park is closed to vehicles, you can hike to the preserve. Relax and enjoy the beach, sunbathe or join a nature walk along the trails and observe the park's abundant flora and fauna. Spot monkeys, iguanas, birds and possibly even the famous three-toed sloth! Hike up toward Cathedral Point to enjoy spectacular views of the park and Pacific.
Enjoy a perfect sunset on a scenic drive back to your San Jose hotel.
Reviewed by Britt B, USA, April 2013
A long day but well worth the trip. Watching the crocodiles from the bridge and seeing the animals in their natural habitat combined with a great view of the ocean at Manuel Antonio was the highlight of the trip. Food was good and the bus comfortable. The walk to the beach was a little bit too long when carrying a bag with beach gear, water ,camera and lunchbox provided by the tour company. Aside from not having enough time at the park, the tour was a great experience, and I highly recommend it. Next time I stay a night or two!
Reviewed by Thomas D, April 2012
We loved our day trip to Manuel Antonio and the Pacific Ocean. It was a long, 13 hour day from San Jose but the route afforded us views of the country we wouldn't have seen and it was well worth it for our short stay in Costa Rica. The guide and driver were excellent - safe, friendly and accommodating. We saw crocodiles, iguanas, toucans, macaws, sloths, white faced monkeys (rascals on the beach-watch your stuff!), even a howler monkey. The temperature of the Pacific Ocean in April was as warm as bath water! Breakfast and lunch were also tasty. Bring your camera and/or binoculars and have fun!
