Manuel Antonio National Park, on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast, encompasses rugged rain-forest, white-sand beaches and coral reefs. It’s renowned for its vast diversity of tropical plants and wildlife, from three-toed sloths and endangered white-faced capuchin monkeys to hundreds of bird species. The park’s roughly 680 hectares are crossed with hiking trails, which meander from the coast up into the mountains.
Manuel Antonio’s powdery white beaches run directly into thick rain forest brimming with wildlife. Sloths, macaws and troupes of four species of monkeys rule the rain-forest canopy. with such intense natural beauty, it’s no wonder why this region has become one of the most beloved destinations in Costa Rica. The forested ridge leading to Manuel Antonio offers 180 degree views of beach, jungle and the shimmering pacific dotted with rocky islets and secluded bays. The humidity and rain help keep this area lush and green year round.
At all national parks, there will be locals standing at the entrance offering to be your guide for the day for a negotiated rate. These guides are usually extremely knowledgeable and helpful in finding wildlife. We suggest you find one who carries a telescopes so you can get an up-close view of the animals. They are usually very good at taking photos through the telescope with your cell phone camera, to file away your memories, Although the guides are great, they can be expensive, but we felt well worth it.
Manuel Antonio’s powdery white beaches run directly into thick rain forest brimming with wildlife. Sloths, macaws and troupes of four species of monkeys rule the rain-forest canopy. with such intense natural beauty, it’s no wonder why this region has become one of the most beloved destinations in Costa Rica. The forested ridge leading to Manuel Antonio offers 180 degree views of beach, jungle and the shimmering pacific dotted with rocky islets and secluded bays. The humidity and rain help keep this area lush and green year round.
At all national parks, there will be locals standing at the entrance offering to be your guide for the day for a negotiated rate. These guides are usually extremely knowledgeable and helpful in finding wildlife. We suggest you find one who carries a telescopes so you can get an up-close view of the animals. They are usually very good at taking photos through the telescope with your cell phone camera, to file away your memories, Although the guides are great, they can be expensive, but we felt well worth it.
