Manuel Antonio
White-sand coves, jungle trails, and wildlife beside the sea.
About Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio is where jungle and beach sit side by side. You come for the postcard coves, but stay for the easy wildlife sightings: monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and tropical birds along forested trails above the Pacific.
When to go
Dry season from December through April is sunniest, while the green season brings lusher hillsides and fewer crowds.
Getting there
About 3 to 3.5 hours from San José by car or shuttle, making it one of the easier beach escapes from the capital.
Where is Manuel Antonio?
Located in Costa Rica's Central Pacific region.
Driving times from Manuel Antonio
Approximate drive times by shuttle or rental car under normal conditions. Add extra time in the green season or for stops along the way.
Tours in Manuel Antonio
Coming soon.
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