Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio National Park

Although the Manuel Antonio National Park is Costa Rica’s smallest—just over 4,000 acres—it’s one of the most popular. This park’s beaches are the finest in the Central Pacific region, offering gentle waves, clear water, and pale sand, perfect for castle building.

Visitors hike forest trails to hidden beaches and lookouts. Offshore you’ll find a reef and a dozen islands frequented by dolphins and migrating Humpback whales.

Marquee fauna includes:

• Mantled Howler Monkeys
• Central American Squirrel Monkeys
• White-headed Capuchins
• Three-toed and Two-toed Sloths
• Caimans
• Toucans

Coatis and raccoons are also common, so guard your lunch!

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What to do in Manuel Antonio

Activities in Costa Rica extend over land and sea. Manuel Antonio is the perfect combination of both. This area offers downtime opportunity at its white-sanded beaches as well as birdwatching and wildlife tours in its think forests. LANDED arranges privately guided experiences with our clients’ unique interests in mind. We’ve tailored experiences such as:

• Whitewater Rafting
• Canopy Tours
• Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises
• Sunset Sailing
• Waterfall Hikes
• Hiking
• Fishing
• Chocolate-making Classes
• Cooking Classes
• Surf Lessons

What is the Weather Like?

Costa Rica is located in the tropics and close to the equator and is considered a rainforest country with warm temperatures being characteristic throughout the year. There are two well-defined seasons:

Dry Season: December – April
Green Season: May – November

The rain, especially on the Pacific coast, typically occurs during the afternoon or evening and is “warm”. You’ll experience a short mid-year mini Dry Season towards the end of July and the beginning of August when rainfall decreases significantly for 3-4 weeks. The rainiest months are September and October. Warm temperatures are a characteristic throughout the year, with temperatures typically ranging from 70ºF to 89ºF year-round.

These averages are changing, please check extended weather forecasts using your favorite weather app prior to departure.

Getting There

Manuel Antonio is approximately three hours from San Jose or approximately four hours from Liberia.

Short regional flights connect Manuel Antonio with both international airports, as well as several domestic airfields. LANDED can cut travel time with other destinations in Costa Rica with private charter flights.

For domestic flights within Costa Rica, you will most likely be traveling on a small aircraft which imposes weight restrictions on luggage, typically 25 pounds per person.

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