Discover Manuel Antonio 2026

White dream beaches meet dense rainforest here, teeming with sloths, capuchin monkeys and colorful toucans. The compact, easily accessible park ranks among the most species-rich and popular nature reserves in the entire country.

Both two-toed and three-toed sloths often live right along the park's hiking trails and can be spotted well with a bit of patience and a trained eye.

Curious capuchin monkeys and squirrel monkeys often move right above visitors' heads, while colorful toucans can be spotted in the treetops.

Despite its small size of only about 16 square kilometers, Manuel Antonio is one of Costa Rica's most visited parks, which is why an early morning arrival is recommended.

Regular buses and small planes connect Manuel Antonio with San José; the drive takes about three hours along the coastal road.

White dream beaches meet dense rainforest here, teeming with sloths, capuchin monkeys and colorful toucans. The compact, easily accessible park ranks among the most species-rich and popular nature reserves in the entire country.

Both two-toed and three-toed sloths often live right along the park's hiking trails and can be spotted well with a bit of patience and a trained eye.

Despite its small size of only about 16 square kilometers, Manuel Antonio is one of Costa Rica's most visited parks, which is why an early morning arrival is recommended.