Manuel Antonio, without the padding.
The everyday traveler's guide to wildlife, beaches, jungle, food, and getting there.
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What this guide actually covers
Manuel Antonio is the destination that earns its reputation. It's one of the few places in the world where you can watch a white-faced capuchin monkey saunter across a pristine white sand beach, snorkel over a coral garden, and be back at a hillside restaurant with an ocean view by dinner. The national park is only 1,983 hectares — but it's dense with wildlife, and the stretch of hotels and restaurants on the ridge above it has developed into one of the most complete visitor experiences on Costa Rica's Pacific coast.
Section 1 — Best Time to VisitQuick answer
The dry season from December through April is the most popular window. Book accommodation and park tickets weeks in advance for December and January.
From Section 2 — Luxury Accommodations.
"Book a rainforest-facing room at least once during your stay — the sounds at night and early morning bird activity outside the window are worth the view trade-off."
Manuel Antonio, planned in one sitting.
Every named hotel, restaurant, and outfitter — no sponsored picks, no padding.