Manuel Antonio National Park from San José
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Discover the beauty and biodiversity of Costa Rica on an unforgettable full-day tour to Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the country’s top natural treasures. This experience combines wildlife encounters, scenic rainforest trails, and time to relax on pristine white-sand beaches with crystal-clear waters.
Your journey begins with a scenic drive along the Pacific coast, passing charming coastal towns and stunning ocean viewpoints. Upon arriving at the park, your guide will lead you through lush rainforest paths where you’ll have the chance to see sloths, monkeys, iguanas, tropical birds, and many more species that call this protected area home.
Continue toward the iconic Manuel Antonio Beach, known for its soft white sand, tranquil turquoise waters, and incredible natural surroundings. Enjoy time to swim, relax, explore the coastline, or simply soak in the tropical atmosphere.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 12 hours – 13 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Typical breakfast
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- National Park Entrance
- Lunch + soft drink included (not included in Economic Tour)
- Guide during the tour
Not included
- Tips
Itinerary
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Stop 1
We will pick up the clients in San José and travel along Route 27 observing beautiful mountains on the way. This road will take us to the Costanera Sur, on the way you will see plantations of African Palm and other crops.
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Stop 2
We will make a stop of approximately 45 minutes for you to have breakfast or have a coffee or even buy snacks for the road. It is also a good opportunity to use the bathroom. It will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to get to Manuel Antonio from this point.
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Stop 3
We will take a walk in the rain forest along a natural path of the national park until we reach the beach, where you can take a bath, or take a tour of the trails, which will allow us to observe the abundant flora and fauna, in particular several species. of monkeys, raccoons, iguanas, birds, and sloths. If you decide to hike to Punta Catedral, don't forget your camera, the view from there is spectacular. After having enjoyed the national park we will walk back to the restaurant where a delicious lunch awaits us before taking the road back to the city.
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Stop 4
Once the tour and lunch are finished, we will go to the city of Manuel Antonio where it will take approximately 3 hours to reach your destination. Travel hours are approximate. Check with your driver or guide what is the estimated time.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
We will send the times via WhatsApp the day before your departure. Please ensure you provide a valid phone number that can receive messages. If you do not provide a valid number, we will notify you by email or through Viator.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
- May be cancelled if there are not enough travelers
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $155.00 per person
- Free cancellation
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