Manuel Antonio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio
Photo by Noelani Irene Herner
Photo by Noelani Irene Herner

Where to stay in Manuel Antonio

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El Cerro

If you're spending some time in El Cerro, Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Rancho Tipico don Juan are top sights worth seeing.

El Cerro
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Valle Pura Vida

Valle Pura Vida might not have many top sights, but Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Playa La Macha are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Valle Pura Vida
Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio
Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio
4.5 out of 5
Road to Punta Quepos, 900 m NW from La Mariposa Hotel, Quepos, Puntarenas
The price is AU$385 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$385
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"The breakfast was so good. The proximity to the beach was perfect"

Reviewed on 5 Mar. 2025

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio
Parador Nature Resort and Spa
Parador Nature Resort and Spa
4 out of 5
Quepos to Manuel Antonio Road, Quepos, Puntarenas
The price is AU$615 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$615
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"Great place to stay, short distance from the beach and the national park. Lots of great tours. Hotel itself was really clean and had great food! Monkeys jumping everywhere it was amazing"

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Parador Nature Resort and Spa
Gaia Hotel And Reserve - Adults Only
Gaia Hotel And Reserve - Adults Only
4.5 out of 5
Km 2.7 Quepos to Manuel Antonio Road, Quepos, Puntarenas
The price is AU$591 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$591
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (400 reviews)
"The hotel staff were exceedingly accommodating. They went above and beyond. Shuttles to and from beach were timely and made our beach visits seamless. Our evening Macaw tour was incredible! Thank you Gaia!"

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Gaia Hotel And Reserve - Adults Only
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Los Altos Resort
Los Altos Resort
5 out of 5
Kilometer 4 on main road, Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos, Puntarenas
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Manuel Antonio Beach and Manuel Antonio ...
9/10 Wonderful! (242 reviews)
"This place was amazing from the actual property to the front desk guys especially David at the front desk he’s amazing. We’re already planning our trip coming back. You feel like you’re the only people there it’s a very small perfect resort"

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2025

Los Altos Resort
Pura Natura Lodge
Pura Natura Lodge
3.5 out of 5
150mts north of Escuela Manuel Antonio, Next to Restaurante El Lagarto, Quepos, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Quepos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Manuel Antonio Beach and Manuel ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
"Had a great stay, the staff were polite, efficient and professional."

Reviewed on 14 Jan. 2025

Pura Natura Lodge
Jungle Vista Boutique Hotel
Jungle Vista Boutique Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Kilometro 4 carretera de Quepos, 150 meters west of Hotel Mariposa, Quepos
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Quepos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (95 reviews)
"After this stay I think boutique hotels will be our new favourites. The hotel was small, quiet and comfortable. It was clean with a very spacious room and a balcony overlooking the pools and jungle-like setting where we could see monkeys, etc. The staff at the hotel provide excellent service and ..."

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025

Jungle Vista Boutique Hotel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Marina Pez Vela

Marina Pez Vela

5/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront in Quepos with a trip to Marina Pez Vela. Wander through the beautiful beaches and lush rainforests in this romantic area.

Marina Pez Vela
Playa Espadilla

Playa Espadilla

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Espadilla during your trip to Manuel Antonio? Wander the beautiful beaches and lush rainforests in the area.

Playa Espadilla

Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge

Explore the great outdoors at Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Quepos. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge

La Culebra Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at La Culebra Waterfall during your travels in Manuel Antonio. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.

La Culebra Waterfall

Nahomi Park

Explore the great outdoors at Nahomi Park, a lovely green space in Quepos. Wander through the beautiful beaches and lush rainforests in this romantic area.

Nahomi Park

Playa Espadilla Sur

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Espadilla Sur during your trip to Manuel Antonio? Wander the beautiful beaches and lush rainforests in the area.

Playa Espadilla Sur

Activities

Manuel Antonio National Park Excursion

Manuel Antonio National Park - ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR

AU$121
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Manuel Antonio National Park - ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR
All Inclusive Catamaran Eco Adventure from Manuel Antonio

All Inclusive Catamaran Eco Adventure from Manuel Antonio

AU$134
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
All Inclusive Catamaran Eco Adventure from Manuel Antonio
Flamingo, Guanacaste: Catamaran Trip with Lunch and Drinks

Flamingo, Guanacaste: Catamaran Trip with Lunch and Drinks

AU$161
per adult
Flamingo, Guanacaste: Catamaran Trip with Lunch and Drinks
Manuel Antonio ATV Off Road Rainforest & Waterfalls Tour

Manuel Antonio ATV Off Road Rainforest & Waterfalls Tour

AU$200
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Manuel Antonio ATV Off Road Rainforest & Waterfalls Tour
Manuel Antonio: ATV Adventure with Rainforest and Waterfalls

Manuel Antonio: ATV Adventure with Rainforest and Waterfalls

AU$137
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Manuel Antonio: ATV Adventure with Rainforest and Waterfalls
Beautiful Red-eye tree frog active during the night

Manuel Antonio Jungle Night Tour with pick up included

AU$57
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Manuel Antonio Jungle Night Tour with pick up included
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Reviews of Manuel Antonio

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