Snorkeling in Manuel Antonio: Where to Go and How to Plan
Calm coves, boat trips to rocky islands and a longer day to Isla del Caño. How to plan snorkeling in Manuel Antonio, plus the rules on spearfishing.
December 2024
Surfing in Manuel Antonio: Lessons, Beaches and Seasons
Playa Espadilla is where most people learn to surf in Manuel Antonio. Here is when to go, how lessons work, how to stay safe and what to do on flat days.
Honeymoon in Manuel Antonio: A Practical Planning Guide
A practical guide to a Manuel Antonio honeymoon: the right season, a private bungalow or suite, a couples massage, easy dinners and a few good days out.
Wildlife in Manuel Antonio: Seeing Animals Where You Stay
Howler monkeys, sloths, toucans and scarlet macaws are regular visitors to the rainforest around ECOTICA. Here is when and how to look, and how to watch them respectfully.
Sport Fishing in Quepos: Plan a Charter from Manuel Antonio
Quepos is the fishing port next to Manuel Antonio. Here is how to choose between offshore and inshore charters, what you might catch, and how to prepare for the day.
Where to Stay in Manuel Antonio: Areas, Hotels and Tips
Most visitors stay in Quepos, on the hillside road, or near the park entrance. Here is how to choose the area, the type of hotel and the room that fit your trip.
Eco Hotel in Manuel Antonio: What a Rainforest Stay Is Like
A rainforest stay means howler monkeys at dawn, warm rain in the afternoon and a few simple house rules. Here is what to expect at an eco hotel in Manuel Antonio.
Manuel Antonio Beaches: A Local Guide to Where to Swim
Playa Espadilla, Espadilla Sur, Playa Manuel Antonio and Playa Biesanz compared: calm or wavy, park ticket or free, and what to bring to each.
Best Time to Visit Manuel Antonio, Season by Season
December to April is dry and busy; May to November is greener, quieter and wetter in the afternoons. Here is how to pick the right time for your trip.
