Travel guide

Manuel Antonio

Pura vida in the rainforest

🗓️ Best time: December–April💰 Mid-Range · ~$100/day📍 Costa Rica

About Manuel Antonio

Costa Rica's greatest-hits destination — white-sand beaches bordering rainforest where sloths, monkeys and toucans live among the trees.

Manuel Antonio NPZipline canopy tourSurf lessonsSloth spottingKayaking mangrovesNauyaca WaterfallsBejuco beachCorcovado tour from Puerto Jiménez

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Gallo pintoCasadoCevicheFresh tropical fruits

Rental 4x4 recommended; shuttle vans between destinations.

Pair Manuel Antonio with Monteverde cloud forest and Arenal Volcano.

Very safe.

Laid-back — beach bars and live music.