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Take a trip to Manuel Antonio National Park on your Costa Rica Vacation
Located on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica in the Central Pacific Conservation Area is Manuel Antonio, National Park. Despite being small in size, covering just 1,983 hectares, the park is home to a wide variety of wildlife and biodiversity to be seen on a Costa Rica vacation.
The park was created in 1972 because the local population wanted to preserve the forests of one of the most beautiful and diverse areas in the world. Manuel Antonio became Costa Rica’s first ecotourism destination supporting a combination of rainforest, beaches and coral reefs. It provides a habitat for over 100 mammal species and more than 180 bird species. Dolphins are common off the coast, fishing is excellent and at times, migrating whales can be spotted.
Manuel Antonio National Park is best known for its beaches and hiking trails. Four beaches are located within the boundaries of the park: Manuel Antonio, Espadilla Sur, Tesoro and Playita and they are all connected by trails that head through the rainforest. The beaches provide opportunities for scuba diving, snorkelling, swimming and sea kayaking while the trails are great for hiking and mountain biking. This is the smallest national park in Costa Rica yet it remains increasingly popular with both local and international tourists on Costa Rica vacations who come in large numbers annually to discover this incredibly beautiful ecotourist destination.
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Highlights of Costa Rica: Rainforest & Coast
Manuel Antonio National Park and ArenalThrill and chill on this Private-guided Costa Rica journey, with ziplining, whitewater rafting, and rainforest walks from Arenal’s peaks to Pacific shores.
8 days
From US$3,346/p.p.
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Costa Rica Odyssey
Manuel Antonio National Park and ArenalDiscover Costa Rica’s magic, from Arenal’s lush jungles to Monteverde’s misty cloud forests and Manuel Antonio’s Pacific cliffs, all while feeling the unique embrace of Pura Vida on Goway’s exclusive Costa Rica Odyssey.
10 days
From US$4,049/p.p.
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Essential Costa Rica: Volcanoes, Cloud Forest & Pacific
Manuel Antonio National Park and ArenalSmall group journey through Costa Rica, from Chayote Lodge’s cloud forest calm to coastal rainforest retreats, where wildlife, rivers, and rich nature unfold.
9 days
From US$3,252/p.p.
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Quintessential Costa Rica
Manuel Antonio National Park and ArenalJungle adventures in Arenal, crocodiles on the Tarcoles River, thermal hot springs, and the spectacular wildlife of Manuel Antonio; Costa Rica's greatest wonders, effortlessly connected.
7 days
From US$2,821/p.p.
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Wild Luxury: Arenal, Manuel Antonio & the Osa
Manuel Antonio National Park and ArenalPrivate-guided journey through Costa Rica, from Tabacon’s thermal springs to Playa Cativo’s wild coast, where rainforest, wildlife, and slow adventure intertwine.
9 days
From US$5,810/p.p.
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Signature Costa Rica: Arenal & the Pacific
Manuel Antonio National Park and ArenalSavour rainforest serenity and coastal bliss on this private-guided Costa Rica escape, blending hot springs, jungle trails, and the wild rhythms of nature.
6 days
From US$2,947/p.p.
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Costa Rica Deluxe: Arenal & Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio National Park and ArenalEase into Costa Rica’s vivid landscapes on this Independent journey, from misty volcanoes to Pacific shores, with hot springs, waterfalls, and rainforest wildlife.
8 days
From US$4,671/p.p.
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Adventure in Costa Rica: Arenal & the Osa Peninsula
Manuel Antonio National Park and ArenalUnwind on this private-guided Costa Rica adventure, where rainforest, volcanoes and remote coastlines reveal the wild, sensory magic of nature at its purest.
9 days
From US$7,322/p.p.
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Highlights of Costa Rica: Rainforest & Coast
Manuel Antonio National Park and ArenalThrill and chill on this Private-guided Costa Rica journey, with ziplining, whitewater rafting, and rainforest walks from Arenal’s peaks to Pacific shores.
8 days
From US$3,346/p.p.
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Costa Rica Odyssey
Manuel Antonio National Park and ArenalDiscover Costa Rica’s magic, from Arenal’s lush jungles to Monteverde’s misty cloud forests and Manuel Antonio’s Pacific cliffs, all while feeling the unique embrace of Pura Vida on Goway’s exclusive Costa Rica Odyssey.
10 days
From US$4,049/p.p.
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Essential Costa Rica: Volcanoes, Cloud Forest & Pacific
Manuel Antonio National Park and ArenalSmall group journey through Costa Rica, from Chayote Lodge’s cloud forest calm to coastal rainforest retreats, where wildlife, rivers, and rich nature unfold.
9 days
From US$3,252/p.p.
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Quintessential Costa Rica
Manuel Antonio National Park and ArenalJungle adventures in Arenal, crocodiles on the Tarcoles River, thermal hot springs, and the spectacular wildlife of Manuel Antonio; Costa Rica's greatest wonders, effortlessly connected.
7 days
From US$2,821/p.p.
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Wild Luxury: Arenal, Manuel Antonio & the Osa
Manuel Antonio National Park and ArenalPrivate-guided journey through Costa Rica, from Tabacon’s thermal springs to Playa Cativo’s wild coast, where rainforest, wildlife, and slow adventure intertwine.
9 days
From US$5,810/p.p.
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Signature Costa Rica: Arenal & the Pacific
Manuel Antonio National Park and ArenalSavour rainforest serenity and coastal bliss on this private-guided Costa Rica escape, blending hot springs, jungle trails, and the wild rhythms of nature.
6 days
From US$2,947/p.p.
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Costa Rica Deluxe: Arenal & Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio National Park and ArenalEase into Costa Rica’s vivid landscapes on this Independent journey, from misty volcanoes to Pacific shores, with hot springs, waterfalls, and rainforest wildlife.
8 days
From US$4,671/p.p.
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Adventure in Costa Rica: Arenal & the Osa Peninsula
Manuel Antonio National Park and ArenalUnwind on this private-guided Costa Rica adventure, where rainforest, volcanoes and remote coastlines reveal the wild, sensory magic of nature at its purest.
9 days
From US$7,322/p.p.
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What do the experts say?
Costa Rica is not just all about the beaches. There is so much more to discover, including volcanoes, lush rainforests, and abundant wildlife.
Costa Rica is also globally admired for its environmental values. The country’s commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly practices is deeply ingrained in its DNA.
If your main interest is beach time, December to April offers the best weather. However do not discount visiting during the Green Season in September, which reveals a different side of the country, full of wildlife and vibrant scenery.
I love the country’s rich biodiversity and stunning natural beauty. It combines rainforests, volcanoes, and beaches in one destination.
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