Things to Do in Quepos and Manuel Antonio
Most visitors build their days around four things: a morning in Manuel Antonio National Park, a trip out on the Pacific, a bit of adventure inland, and time to slow down. Below, activities are grouped by the kind of day you want. Items marked “Book through ECOTICA” are tours and services our concierge arranges. “Explore in the area” is local information for things you’d plan yourself.
Two kinds of recommendations
- Book through ECOTICA: tours, transfers and services ECOTICA offers or books for guests with local operators. Tell us your dates through the tours request form or our concierge, and we’ll confirm availability and current prices.
- Explore in the area: good things to do that ECOTICA doesn’t sell. We include them because they’re worth your time, not because anyone pays us.
Planning a whole trip? Our sample itineraries put these into realistic days. And remember that the national park is closed on Tuesdays.
Things to do in Manuel Antonio at a glance
| Topic | Our pick |
|---|---|
| Must-do | A guided morning in Manuel Antonio National Park (closed Tuesdays) |
| Best Tuesday plan | A boat trip, a beach day at Playa Espadilla or a farm tour |
| Wildlife without a tour | Monkeys, sloths, toucans and scarlet macaws on ECOTICA’s own 10-acre reserve |
| Big day trips | Nauyaca Waterfalls and whale watching at Uvita, both south along the coast |
| Rainy afternoon | Jungle Spa (daily 7 a.m.–7 p.m.), chocolate tour, wildlife rescue center |
| Evenings | Happy hour at La POZA (3–6 p.m.), live music nightly at YOLO Social |
| Booking | Tours form or concierge requests |
Park and nature
Guided walk in Manuel Antonio National Park
Book through ECOTICA. The best first morning in the area. A naturalist guide with a spotting scope helps you find sloths, monkeys, birds and the small things you’d miss, then leaves you time at a beach inside the park. See wildlife and nature tours. Park tickets, rules and trails are in our park visitor guide.
Wildlife and nature tours
Book through ECOTICA. Guided outings to look for sloths, monkeys and toucans in and around Manuel Antonio. Sightings are never guaranteed, but good guides know where to look. Details on the wildlife and nature tours page. Read up before you go with our wildlife guide.
Night walks
Explore in the area. According to SINAC, the park’s official guides run night walks at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, but only in special seasons (November to April). Contact the guides’ association through the details on SINAC’s park page.
Birdwatching
Explore in the area. Early mornings in the park, the mangroves and the forest edges are rewarding for birders. Our birdwatching guide covers where, when and what to look for, and our bird guide covers the species.
Mangroves, rescue centers and rainforest
Damas Island mangroves
Explore in the area. The Damas Island estuary northwest of Quepos is a maze of mangrove channels explored by boat or kayak. Operators time trips to the tide, so the exact start is often confirmed only a day or two ahead. It’s a calm, family-friendly outing. For the plants that make a mangrove work, read our plants and rainforest guide.
Kids Saving the Rainforest
Explore in the area. A non-profit wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center in the Quepos area. Their guided tours explain how injured and orphaned animals are cared for, with release to the wild as the goal. Check their website for current tours and booking. A good choice on a rainy day, and a good way to understand why wildlife should never be fed or handled.
Wildlife where you stay
At ECOTICA, howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, scarlet macaws and butterflies are part of daily life on our 10 acres of forest, but never on a schedule. Our blog post wildlife where you stay shares the best hours to look and photo tips.
More ways to meet the rainforest
The park is only the beginning. Manuel Antonio sits inside a living corridor of forest, and the animals move freely between the protected area, the hillsides and the gardens of the village. Here are more ways to spend time with them, from dawn to well after dark.
- Wildlife from your porch at ECOTICA. Our 10-acre private reserve is home ground for a remarkable cast. All three of the area’s monkeys pass through: mantled howlers, white-faced capuchins and the little squirrel monkeys, the mono tití. Both two-toed and three-toed sloths rest in the canopy, coatis and agoutis forage below, white-tailed deer sometimes step out at the forest edge, and you may spot snakes and lizards sunning near the paths. Toucans and a nesting pair of scarlet macaws complete the picture. You may well see more from your bungalow porch than on a busy trail. Read about the macaws nesting at ECOTICA and our guides to monkeys, sloths and coatis.
- Guided night walk. After sunset the forest changes cast: tree frogs, sleeping birds, stick insects, tarantulas in their burrows, and the glint of eyes in a flashlight beam. A naturalist with a strong light makes all the difference. Our concierge books private and small-group night walks on most evenings, a lovely complement to the park’s seasonal night program. Meet the creatures first in our frogs, butterflies and night guide.
- Sunrise birding. The first two hours of light are the liveliest. Fiery-billed aracaris, trogons, tanagers and hummingbirds work the flowering trees, and the macaws announce themselves long before you see them. Start on the grounds with coffee in hand, then compare notes with our bird guide and wildlife hour by hour.
- Butterflies and flowers. Gardens full of heliconias, gingers and flowering shrubs draw butterflies on sunny mornings, including the electric-blue morpho drifting through the shade. Bring a macro lens or simply slow down. Our plants and rainforest guide explains what you are looking at.
- Reptiles in the sun. Green and black spiny-tailed iguanas bask on warm rocks near the beaches, and basilisks sprint across streams. Learn to tell them apart in our reptiles and iguanas guide.
Planning a wildlife-focused trip ahead of time? Book your guided walks with our concierge and we’ll match you with a naturalist who suits your pace. A gentle reminder that makes every sighting better: admire animals from a respectful distance and let them stay wild (our responsible wildlife watching post explains why).
Ocean and boat outings
Catamaran cruises, sunset sails and snorkeling trips
Book through ECOTICA. Time on the Pacific is the other half of a Manuel Antonio trip. The ECOTICA concierge books catamaran cruises, sunset sails, snorkeling and boat tours with local operators. See ocean and boat tours. A good plan for a Tuesday, when the park is closed.
Snorkeling
Explore in the area. SINAC points to the rocky sides of Playa Manuel Antonio, inside the park, for fish and some coral. Boat trips reach other spots. Our snorkeling guide covers when the water is clearest and what to know about protected areas.
Sport fishing out of Quepos
Explore in the area. Many sport fishing charters leave from Marina Pez Vela in Quepos. Our sport fishing guide explains offshore and inshore trips, seasons and licenses.
Surfing and surf lessons
Book through ECOTICA. Manuel Antonio has great surf, and Playa Espadilla, the public beach at the end of the road, is one of the nicest beaches around. It’s where most beginners learn, and our concierge can arrange a surf class for you. Read surfing in Manuel Antonio for seasons and safety.
Beach days
Explore in the area. Playa Espadilla is free and open every day. The beaches inside the park need a ticket. Compare them in our beach guide, and always ask about currents before swimming.
More time on the Pacific: whales, kayaks and quiet coves
The water here is warm all year, the coastline is scalloped with coves and islands, and the ocean has its own seasonal rhythm. Beyond the boat outings and beach days above, these are the experiences guests often tell us they remember most.
- Humpback whale watching. Humpbacks come to Costa Rica’s South Pacific to mate and give birth, and the warm, calm waters off Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park are among their favorite nurseries. The Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT) places the peak of the southern-hemisphere season in September and October, and whales from the northern hemisphere also visit in the first months of the year. Tours usually last two to three hours (ICT). It is an easy day trip south, and our concierge can arrange it with your transport. Learn more in our ocean and marine life guide.
- Dolphins and sea turtles. Boat trips along this coast often meet bottlenose and spotted dolphins, and with luck a sea turtle surfacing for air. Sightings are a gift of the day, never a promise, which is part of the magic. See ocean and boat tours.
- Sea kayaking. Paddling along the rocky coast and around the small islands offshore is a quiet, close-to-the-water way to see seabirds, tide pools and the forest tumbling down to the sea. Morning trips catch the calmest water. Ask our concierge about guided sea kayak outings, or pair it with a mangrove paddle near Damas Island.
- The Whale’s Tail at Uvita. At Punta Uvita, inside Marino Ballena National Park, a sandbar and rock reef form the shape of a whale’s tail. SINAC notes that it can be walked only around low tide, so check the tide table before you go. Combine it with a whale watching morning for a full, beautiful day.
- Sunset from the sand. Playa Espadilla faces west, and on clear evenings the sun drops straight into the Pacific behind the islands. Stay until the sky turns pink, then walk up for dinner. Compare every beach in our beach guide.
- Sport fishing. Quepos is one of the country’s best-known sport fishing ports, with sailfish and marlin offshore and roosterfish and snapper closer in. Our concierge books charters, and our sport fishing guide covers seasons and catch-and-release.
Planning your ocean day ahead of time? Book it with our concierge and we’ll pick the right departure for the tide and season.
Adventure inland
ATV rides
Book through ECOTICA. Trails and back roads in the hills behind the coast, and yes, you may get splashed. Booked through our concierge with a local operator. See jungle adventure tours.
Waterfalls and jungle outings
Book through ECOTICA. Half- and full-day trips to waterfalls and forest inland, arranged for your dates. Also on the adventure tours page.
Horseback riding
Book through ECOTICA. Our concierge books horseback rides with local operators. Ask through the concierge page.
Private 4×4 Jeep day
Book through ECOTICA. A lifted Jeep Wrangler with a local driver-guide, for up to five guests, half or full day. You choose the stops: waterfalls, viewpoints, beaches, wildlife. Details on concierge services.
Nauyaca Waterfalls
Explore in the area. Large waterfalls inland from Dominical, about an hour south of Manuel Antonio according to the Nauyaca site. Plan a full day. The private Jeep option above is one way to get there.
Other tours
Explore in the area. Rafting, canopy tours and more run from the area. Our list of 10 Manuel Antonio tours worth booking helps you choose, and our family-friendly activities page covers easier options for kids.
Zip lines, rivers and waterfalls: adventure in more detail
The mountains rise steeply behind Manuel Antonio, which means rivers, canyons and waterfalls are close at hand. A morning of adrenaline, then an afternoon by the pool: it is a very Costa Rican kind of balance.
- Zip line and canopy tours. Glide between platforms high in the forest, with views over the treetops and sometimes all the way to the sea. Most routes add hanging bridges or a rappel. It is a classic for first-timers and families with older children. Our concierge books zip lines with established local operators; see adventure tours.
- Whitewater rafting on the Savegre. The Savegre flows through some of the cleanest forest on the Pacific slope. Operators run it mostly as Class II to III, with splashy rapids, calm stretches for swimming and plenty of birds along the banks. A beautiful choice for a first rafting trip.
- Whitewater rafting on the Naranjo. For more thrill, the Naranjo drops through a steep canyon and runs Class III to IV. Local operators run it in the wetter months, roughly April to December, when the river has enough water. Ask our concierge which river suits your group on your dates.
- ATV and horseback in the hills. Already listed above, and worth repeating: the back roads through palm plantations and small farms show a side of the region most visitors never see.
- Nauyaca Waterfalls, in more detail. Two tiers of falls on the Barú River, with an upper drop of more than 50 meters and a deep natural pool below the lower falls for swimming, according to Nauyaca Waterfall Nature Park. Visitors walk in or ride a 4×4 vehicle most of the way, depending on the entrance. Bring water shoes, a swimsuit and dry clothes. More inland escapes in our waterfalls and day trips guide.
Planning an adventure day ahead of time? Book it with our concierge or ask us for details about ages, fitness and what to wear. Pick-up and drop-off are usually arranged right at the hotel.
Culture and local life
Quepos farmers market (feria)
Explore in the area. Next to the malecón in Quepos on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings: tropical fruit, vegetables, cheese, fish, prepared food and crafts. Bring small bills in colones, and a reusable bag.
The malecón and Marina Pez Vela
Explore in the area. Walk the seafront in the late afternoon, then have dinner at the marina. See Marina Pez Vela’s things to do.
The story behind the park
Explore in the area. The park exists because Quepos residents and students fought for beach access between 1968 and 1972. Read it in our history and culture guide before your visit and the place will look different.
La Trampa
Explore in the area. At low tide beside Punta Catedral, a circle of stones that SINAC describes as archaeological remains, by local account an Indigenous turtle and fish trap. More in the park guide.
Taste the region: vanilla, cacao, coffee and the local table
Some of the best afternoons here are about flavor. The hills around Quepos grow spices, cacao and tropical fruit, and the local table is honest, generous and very fresh.
- Vanilla and spice farm tour. Villa Vanilla, a family-run organic farm in the hills near Naranjito, about 20 to 30 minutes from Manuel Antonio, grows vanilla, true cinnamon, cacao, black pepper and more. Visit Costa Rica lists its spice tour, which ends with tastings of treats made from the farm’s own harvest, often with toucans or squirrel monkeys nearby.
- Chocolate tour. Follow cacao from the pod to the bar: tasting the sweet white pulp, roasting and grinding the beans, then making your own chocolate. A lovely choice for families and for a rainy afternoon. Our concierge books chocolate tours with local farms.
- Coffee tour. Costa Rica’s coffee is grown in the cooler highlands, and a coffee tour explains everything from the cherry on the bush to the cup. Ask our concierge about the options closest to your dates.
- Eat like a local. Order a casado at a soda in Quepos: rice, black beans, salad, sweet plantains and fish, chicken or beef, all on one plate. Try ceviche made with the day’s catch, fresh coconut water by the beach and gallo pinto for breakfast. Our food and before-you-go tips have more to try.
- The town’s own story. Quepos takes its name from the Quepo (or Quepoa) people who lived here at the time of Spanish contact. Read our history and culture guide before a walk through town, and pair it with our map of what’s where in Quepos and Manuel Antonio.
Planning a food day ahead of time? Book chocolate, coffee or vanilla tours with our concierge. Back at ECOTICA, a cocktail at La POZA during happy hour (3 to 6 p.m.) is the natural end to the afternoon.
Food and drink
Breakfast, lunch and dinner by the rainforest pool
Book through ECOTICA. ECOTICA’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with poolside dining and cocktails at La POZA, a good spot to watch for wildlife. See dining at ECOTICA.
YOLO Social
Book through ECOTICA. Dinner, cocktails, live music nights, games and sports on screen. Ask us what’s on during your stay: YOLO Social.
A romantic dinner setup
Book through ECOTICA. A private dinner setup, flowers, a cake or a decorated room can be added to any stay. See honeymoon and romantic getaways.
Eating out in Quepos and along the hill
Explore in the area. Quepos has everyday sodas (local diners) and seafood. The marina and the hill road have restaurants with sunset views. For an evening plan, read live music in Manuel Antonio and where to watch sports.
Wellness and slow days
Jungle Spa
Book through ECOTICA. Massages (relaxing, deep-tissue, bamboo, volcanic stone, aromatherapy, couples), facials, tropical body scrubs and wraps, half-day spa packages, and manicures and pedicures, using ingredients like cacao, tropical botanicals and mineral clays. See Jungle Spa or request a time through the spa form.
Yoga on the deck and the gym
Book through ECOTICA. A yoga deck in the rainforest with mats and equipment, yours to enjoy at your own pace (groups can bring their own teacher), and a small gym with rainforest views. See wellness at ECOTICA.
Retreats
Book through ECOTICA. ECOTICA hosts yoga, wellness, fitness, photography and team retreats, with a rainforest deck for up to 60 people. Retreat dates will be announced soon; ask to be notified on the retreats page.
Ideas for families and for rainy afternoons
Manuel Antonio is a wonderful place to travel with children. Distances are short, the animals are real and close, and almost every activity has a gentler version. ECOTICA welcomes children aged 6 and up.
Favorites for families with kids 6+
- A guided park walk with a spotting scope. Children light up when a sloth appears in the lens. Keep it short, then swim at a beach inside the park. Plan the visit with our national park guide.
- Mangrove boat ride. Calm water, crabs on the roots, herons and sometimes a crocodile basking on the bank. An easy, seated outing.
- Chocolate tour. Hands-on, tasty and fun at any age.
- Zip line or Savegre rafting. Operators set their own minimum ages and weights; our concierge will check them for your children before booking.
- A wildlife scavenger hunt at the hotel. Give each child a list: howler, capuchin, squirrel monkey, sloth, toucan, macaw, coati, iguana, blue morpho. The grounds of ECOTICA make it a very winnable game.
- Surf lesson at Playa Espadilla. Beginners’ waves and patient instructors. Read the surfing guide first.
Rainy-day ideas
Green season rain usually comes as a warm afternoon downpour, and the forest is at its most vivid afterward. Rain or shine, these are lovely ways to spend the afternoon:
- A massage, facial or body ritual at Jungle Spa, open daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., also for visitors. Reserve a time here.
- A chocolate, coffee or vanilla farm tour, much of it under cover.
- A visit to Kids Saving the Rainforest, the wildlife rescue center in the Quepos area.
- A workout in the gym (open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) while the rain drums on the forest.
- A long lunch, a game and live music at YOLO Social.
- A walk right after the rain stops, when frogs call and birds come out to dry their feathers.
Our best time to visit guide explains the seasons month by month, and our itineraries include a full rainy-day plan.
After dark: sunsets, live music and night walks
Close to the equator, the sun sets early here all year, so evenings in Manuel Antonio begin in that soft golden light and stay wonderfully relaxed. Here is how to make the most of them.
- Golden hour at La POZA. Happy hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m. at La POZA, ECOTICA’s poolside restaurant and bar, open to everyone. Watch for toucans heading to roost as the light softens.
- Live music every night at YOLO Social. ECOTICA’s bar and restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with live music every night and sports on big screens. It is open to everyone, so it is an easy place to meet fellow travelers and locals. See YOLO Social and our post on live music in Manuel Antonio.
- A late spa treatment. Jungle Spa welcomes guests until 7 p.m., the perfect hour for a massage after a day in the sun. Reserve your treatment.
- Night walk. Frogs, insects and sleeping birds by flashlight, with a naturalist guide. Book through our concierge.
- Dinner at the marina. Marina Pez Vela in Quepos has restaurants by the water and a seafront walk that is lovely after dark.
- Stargazing from your porch. On clear dry-season nights, switch off the lights and listen: the forest hums with crickets and frogs, and the stars come out over the canopy.
Compare activities and choose your operator
Durations are typical approximations from local operators and include time on the activity, not always the drive. Our concierge confirms exact times when you book.
| Activity | Time needed | Best for | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided national park walk | About 2–3 hours, plus beach time | First-timers, families, photographers | All year (closed Tuesdays) |
| Night walk | About 2 hours | Curious minds, frog and insect lovers | All year; frogs most active in the rainy months |
| Mangrove boat or kayak | Half day | Families, birders, calm-water lovers | All year; times follow the tide |
| Boat trip and snorkeling | Half day | Couples, families, Tuesdays | All year; clearest water usually in the dry season |
| Whale watching at Uvita | Full day with travel (tour about 2–3 hours) | Nature lovers, photographers | Peak September–October; also early in the year |
| Zip line / canopy | Half day | First-time adventurers, families with older kids | All year |
| Rafting: Savegre | Full day with travel | Beginners, families | All year, depending on water levels |
| Rafting: Naranjo | Half day | Experienced, thrill seekers | Roughly April–December |
| Nauyaca Waterfalls | Full day | Swimmers, hikers, photographers | All year; strongest flow in the rainy months |
| Sport fishing | Half or full day | Anglers | All year; species vary by season |
| Chocolate, coffee or vanilla tour | About 2–4 hours | Foodies, families, rainy days | All year |
| Jungle Spa | 1 hour to half day | Couples, wellness, rainy afternoons | All year, daily 7 a.m.–7 p.m. |
Want help building these into days? Our sample itineraries put them in a realistic order, and our list of 10 Manuel Antonio tours worth booking goes deeper on each.
How to choose a tour operator and a guide
The difference between a good tour and a wonderful one is almost always the guide. Costa Rica has a clear system for recognizing tourism businesses and guides, and a few simple questions will help you choose well.
- Look for ICT recognition. The Instituto Costarricense de Turismo grants a declaratoria turística to tourism businesses, including tour operators and travel agencies, that meet its legal and technical requirements. Recognized businesses appear in the ICT’s official listings.
- Ask for an accredited guide. The ICT accredits tourism guides and issues them an official credential. General guides cover the whole country, while local guides are trained for specific conservation areas defined by SINAC. Adventure guides follow their own training program (ICT). A good guide will happily show the credential.
- Prefer small groups. Fewer people means quieter trails, more time at the scope and better questions answered.
- Choose operators who respect wildlife. For whale watching, the ICT recommends companies that keep at least 150 meters from the whales and follow sustainable tourism guidelines. On land, good guides never feed, call or handle animals.
- Ask about the rain plan. Most tours run in light rain; ask what happens in a heavy downpour or high river.
- Know what is included. Transport from the hotel, park entrance, snacks, equipment and photos vary by tour.
The easiest path is to let us do it. ECOTICA’s concierge works with established local operators and accredited naturalist guides we know well. Send us your dates and interests and we’ll confirm availability and current prices.
Want us to plan it?
Send your dates and interests and our concierge will suggest a realistic plan and book what you choose. Or start with the Manuel Antonio & Quepos Travel Guide.
Things to do in Manuel Antonio: questions and answers
What is the number one thing to do in Manuel Antonio?
A guided morning walk in Manuel Antonio National Park, followed by a swim at one of its beaches. Go early, any day except Tuesday, when the park is closed (SINAC). Our park guide has tickets and trails.
What can I do on a Tuesday when the park is closed?
Tuesday is perfect for the ocean: a boat trip, snorkeling, sea kayaking or a beach day at Playa Espadilla. A chocolate or vanilla farm tour, a zip line or a spa afternoon also fit beautifully. Book it with our concierge.
Can I see wildlife without taking a tour?
Yes. Monkeys, sloths, toucans and scarlet macaws visit the grounds of ECOTICA most days, along with coatis, agoutis, deer, reptiles and butterflies. A guide simply helps you see more, especially camouflaged animals like sloths.
When is whale watching season near Manuel Antonio?
Humpbacks visit Costa Rica’s South Pacific twice a year. The ICT places the peak of the southern-hemisphere season in September and October, and northern-hemisphere whales also arrive early in the year. Most tours leave from Uvita, south of Manuel Antonio.
Which rafting river is best for beginners?
The Savegre, generally run as Class II to III, is a lovely first rafting trip and suits families. The Naranjo runs Class III to IV and is for those who want more thrill, usually in the wetter months.
Is Manuel Antonio good for kids?
Very. Short distances, easy beaches and wildlife close at hand make it ideal. ECOTICA welcomes children 6 and up; mangrove boats, chocolate tours, surf lessons and park walks are family favorites.
What is there to do in the evening?
Happy hour at La POZA from 3 to 6 p.m., live music every night at YOLO Social (open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., open to everyone), a guided night walk, or dinner by the water at Marina Pez Vela.
How do I know a tour operator is reputable?
Look for ICT recognition (declaratoria turística) and ask for an ICT-accredited guide, who carries an official credential. Small groups and clear wildlife-respect practices are good signs.
Can visitors who are not staying at ECOTICA use the spa and restaurants?
Yes. Jungle Spa (daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.), La POZA and YOLO Social are all open to visitors. Reserve a spa treatment here.
Should I book tours before I arrive?
In the busy dry season and on holidays, booking a few days ahead is wise, especially for the park guide, whale watching and private transfers. Send us your dates and we’ll have everything confirmed before you land.
Keep exploring
Keep exploring: plan your visit to Manuel Antonio National Park, get to know the wildlife, find your way with getting here, escape inland with our waterfalls and day trips guide, and put it all together with our itineraries. When you are ready, check dates and rates for a suite or bungalow at ECOTICA.
Out exploring and spot an injured or orphaned animal? Our rescue page explains the right steps and the right people to phone. If someone in your group needs care, the health and safety guide has the emergency numbers ready.
Arrive with everything ready
With so much to choose from in Quepos and Manuel Antonio, send us your dates and we will line up your favorites in advance:
- Reserve your activities: the national park with a naturalist guide, mangrove boat trips, zip lines, rafting, surf lessons or parasailing, booked to suit your pace
- Balance the adventure with Jungle Spa: massages, couples treatments, facials and body rituals after a day on the water or in the canopy
- Skip the shuttle search: a private transfer from San José, US$195 each way for up to 5 people
- Lean on our concierge: dinner tables in town, celebrations and the special requests a guidebook cannot cover
- Book your room at ECOTICA: compare dates and rates on our bungalows and suites
Sources for our things-to-do list
- SINAC – Manuel Antonio National Park (official English page on the area’s headline outing)
- SINAC – Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio (official Spanish page with the hours, fees and services for a park day)
- Marina Pez Vela – the marina’s own list of activities on the Quepos waterfront
- Pura Vida Traveling – background on the Quepos feria, the local farmers market
- Costa Rica Jade Tours – why the Damas Island mangrove boat trip is timed by the tide
Photos: Vincent M.A. Janssen, Enrique Hidalgo, Andre Estevez, Santos Ramon Guerra F., KLT Dinusha, Michael Burrows / Pexels.
