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Playa Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio

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Must see · Beach · Nature / Park
Within a national park, Playa Manuel Antonio allows you to combine a bit of history with a lot of classic sun-and-sand fun. The stone turtle traps here bear witness to the area's pre-Colombian tribes, while a family-friendly vibe and plenty of sandy space invite visitors to picnic or play sports. Backed by lush vegetation, the beach remains a popular spot for swimming, surfing, and soaking up some warm Caribbean sun. The surrounding area boasts an impressive diversity of wildlife, including over 100 species of mammals and nearly 200 species of birds. Put Playa Manuel Antonio at the forefront of your travel plans using our Manuel Antonio online tour itinerary planner.
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Tours to Playa Manuel Antonio

FROM $590 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3-Days Arenal Volcano Tabacon Resort - Monteverde - Manuel Antonio All Inclusive
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Duration: 3 days
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FROM $118 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mulguri Waterfalls & Eco Adventure Manuel Antonio
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Duration: 6 hours
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FROM $99 BOOK WITH VIATOR Manuel Antonio National Park Hiking Tour from Jacó
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Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $39 BOOK WITH VIATOR Manuel Antonio Park Private Nature Guided Tour Experience
5.0
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Chocolate & Coffee Tour Manuel Antonio
5.0
Duration: 120 to 180 minutes
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FROM $97 BOOK WITH VIATOR Manuel Antonio National Park Adventure
4.7
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $89 BOOK WITH VIATOR Manuel Antonio rain forest and white sand beach
5.0
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $65 BOOK WITH VIATOR Chocolate Tour Manuel Antonio
5.0
Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
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FROM $1,575 BOOK WITH VIATOR 8 Day - San Jose - Arenal Volcano - Manuel Antonio Beach
Duration: 8 days
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FROM $45 BOOK WITH VIATOR Manuel Antonio with Mauro / Fully Private Tour
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $30 BOOK WITH VIATOR Manuel Antonio National Park Group Guided Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $100 BOOK WITH VIATOR White Water Rafting Upper Naranjo River (Chorro section, Dec, 15th - May 15th)
Duration: 4 hours
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Playa Manuel Antonio reviews

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  • By 970francineb
    Large and beautiful beach next to the national park. We have spent one long day there as the weather was perfect. Waves were very strong , surfers were very close to people swimming, it was not very.....  more »
  • By Around_the_World030
    Here you can find some beautiful nature in combination with a quite nice beach part. The jungle has some animals to discover like monkeys, crabs, birds, snakes… Be aware of scammer in front of the...  more »
  • By berricks
    Great beach that's somewhat protected from the normal pacific waves depending on the day. We enjoyed the soft sand, warm green waters and beautiful jungle. There are changing rooms and outdoor...  more »
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  • By stacy smith
    Loved the forest and the jungle. Monkeys are trained to steal though
  • By RAUL GALLARDO
    Beauty beaches and every nice place
  • By Marko Järvela
    Nice. Not too many people. Beware of monkeys that seem to be so used to grabbing food from people.
  • By Adrian Zuniga
    Good
  • By Detje Printz
    Pretty beach. Saw monkeys and sloths.
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