National Park and Beaches in Manuel Antonio Costa Rica is a prized vacation destination with diverse accommodations and adventure tours.
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Jan 30, 2025
Tourist trap. Scammers everywhere. You don’t know who works for the park who is taking advantage of you. Beautiful beach. Park just ok. You are in Costa Rica. You can find better parks and nice beach…Full review by Journey08954460718
Jan 27, 2025
Beautiful beach and hike! You get to see amazing views during the hike (pictures attached) and can see lots of monkeys without a guide. The beaches are very natural and the palm trees provide great s…Full review by Shannon P
Jan 17, 2025
Clean and beautiful beach, however the persistent and inappropriate vendors make your beach experience pretty painful. You can say “no” and still have a person put their hands on you for a “complimen…Full review by Amanda P
The website lists that the park is closed on Mondays. Is there a way to access the beach on a Monday? Thanks
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Not the spectacular beach that’s inside the park, no. However there’s still a pretty amazing public beach in Manuel Antonio which is accessible 24/7 and though busy, it’s not overly …
Not the spectacular beach that’s inside the park, no. However there’s still a pretty amazing public beach in Manuel Antonio which is accessible 24/7 and though busy, it’s not overly crowded.
Is this a suitable swimming beach for a family including a 9-year-old? Are there times of day when the waves and riptides are safer? Any other safe swimming beaches between there and Jaco? We will be in Jaco for a few days but plan on using it as a base.
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There were lifeguards there constantly warning of riptides. The water is shallow for some time and our 5-11 year olds all had a blast! Definitely didn’t go deep.
Hi. It’s not clear whether you can pack in your own food when visiting the beach. Is it not allowed or maybe just a bad idea because of the aggressive monkeys? Thanks.
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You can pack food in but ya monkeys lol. We didn't eat in the park but the restaurants nearby have monkey hour because they will steal things off your table your head and the fruit …
You can pack food in but ya monkeys lol. We didn't eat in the park but the restaurants nearby have monkey hour because they will steal things off your table your head and the fruit out of your drinks. Just have one person sit by your stuff at all times is the advice we got. They are adorable though.
Do you have to visit the national park to get to the beach
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Yes you do to visit this specific beach (manuel antonio beach). If you go to google maps, you'll see three beaches labeled. One is Espadila South Beach; another is Manuel Antonio Beach. …
Yes you do to visit this specific beach (manuel antonio beach). If you go to google maps, you'll see three beaches labeled. One is Espadila South Beach; another is Manuel Antonio Beach. The only way to access these is a ~20 minute walk from the boardwalk through the National Park Entrance. There is a rock formation blocking the walk from the "public beach" labeled as Espadila Beach. Espadila Beach is access from a road. The nicest beach in my opinion was the Espadila South Beach at the exreme North End near tide pools with shells and crabs and fun shore break waves.
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What are the best activities to do in Costa Rica Manuel Antonio beach?
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Top activities include exploring Manuel Antonio National Park, ziplining, horseback riding, white-water rafting, parasailing, surfing, snorkeling, and taking catamaran tours to see …
Top activities include exploring Manuel Antonio National Park, ziplining, horseback riding, white-water rafting, parasailing, surfing, snorkeling, and taking catamaran tours to see dolphins...
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