Things to do in Manuel Antonio

1. Visit Manuel Antonio National Park

One of the world’s best national parks famed for its many animals and biodiversity. At the same time, it’s the smallest national park in Costa Rica, but you can spend an entire day here. The many well-indicated trails through the park are easy to follow and range from 1 to 9 km in length.

                         

2. Canopy tour. 

Your zip line canopy adventure includes an awesome tour, delicious Costa Rican lunch, photography, bilingual guides (Spanish and English), and round-trip transportation from your hotel or villa in the Manuel Antonio or Quepos area to the El Santuario property.
The adventure tour features Costa Rica and Central America’s longest zip line at over 4,300 feet (yes over 8/10 of a mile!), 14 tree platforms, six hanging bridges, three nature walks, one double belay rappel, and 10 double-anchored zip lines, totaling over 3.6 kilometers in length. Our touchless system allows you to relax and enjoy the zip line ride and the magnificent views without the worry of braking yourself at the end of the lines. Same adrenaline, more safety!

3. Sunset Sails Tours

Sail along Manuel Antonio’s gorgeous coast on a half-day cruise with lunch and snacks. Enjoy free-flowing drinks from the bar as you cruise to Biesanz Beach for snorkeling, sailing through prime habitat for watching sea turtles, dolphins, and migrating whales. Booking in advance ensures your spot on a cruise with gourmet perks; instead of a packaged lunch from a box, you’ll enjoy a hot meal prepared on board.The tour starts with pick up at your hotel in Quepos or Manuel Antonio. The crew will be ready at the Marina Pez Vela, waiting for your arrival, and will join you throughout the trip. Once on board, the crew will share information about the trip  itself, and the on-board safety practices. While sailing the vessel along the Manuel Antonio coast, the crew will make sure you’ll have a pleasant journey, providing you with info about marine life and answering all of your questions. Duration: 4h

5. Full Day Waterfall Adventure

Spend your day swimming and soaking up the sun on this family-friendly, full-day nature tour. Stop at several waterfalls, each with its own swimming hole, and slide down the natural rock slides for maximum fun. Then head to a secluded beach and enjoy time swimming in the Pacific Ocean or simply relaxing on the sand.