Manuel Antonio Beach Day: Water Activities & Wildlife

A day on Cacha Beach with your own chair, shade and water toys, wildlife included.

A beach day tour in Manuel Antonio starts with hotel pickup and ends with you settled into a premium lounge chair on Cacha Beach, a quieter section of the main shoreline where you can watch monkeys leap and scarlet macaws fly overhead. The tour includes an air-conditioned van, lounge chairs with umbrellas and a small table, boogie boards, unlimited fruit and water, and beach games like cornhole and frisbee. A beach concierge is on hand if you want to rent a surfboard or book a lesson. You bring your own towel to sit on.

Step-by-step itinerary

Relax on Manuel Antonio beach

• Pickup from local hotel or Airbnb
• Travel to Manuel Antonio's 'Cacha' beach
• Settle into premium beach chair
• Enjoy watching monkeys and scarlet macaws
• Use beach concierge for surfboard rental or lessons

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel or Airbnb in an air-conditioned van: a short ride to Cacha Beach, the section of Manuel Antonio's shoreline the operator has set up for this tour. You'll be greeted by palm trees and ocean waves, and a staff member will help you choose your spot and settle into one of the premium lounge chairs positioned away from the crowded main beach. This is a public beach, so you'll see independent vendors moving through, but the setup here (the chairs, the shade, the concierge nearby) is what separates your section from the busier stretch further down.

Spend the day doing what you came for: swimming, floating, reading, or watching the wildlife. Scarlet macaws and toucans soar overhead. Monkeys swing through the trees. If you want to get in the water, boogie boards are included, and the concierge can arrange a surfboard rental or lesson if you ask. Unlimited fruit and water keep you fed and hydrated. Bring a refillable bottle to reduce waste. Beach games like cornhole, frisbee and paddle ball are there if you want them, or ignore them and just recline.

The tour runs anywhere from a morning to a full day depending on what you book, and the timing is yours to set within that window. A few logistics: this is a public beach, so vendors will approach you with offerings. The operator recommends a nearby restaurant for food and drinks if you want a meal, but that's separate from this tour and you'll want to check the menu and prices before you order. Wheelchair access is available across the beach and facilities, and the setup works for families with infants and small children, who can use a pram or stroller on the sand.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned hotel pickup and return.
• lounge chairs, umbrellas and a small table on the beach.
• boogie boards.
• unlimited fruit and water.
• beach games including cornhole, frisbee and paddle ball.
• beach concierge assistance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Dantes Water Sports

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling with young children or anyone using a wheelchair. The setup includes an accessible beach area and on-site staff to handle logistics, so you can focus on the water and wildlife rather than managing equipment or accessibility details.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between Cacha Beach and the main beach in Manuel Antonio?

Cacha Beach is the same public shoreline, but the operator has reserved a quieter section with lounge chairs and shade positioned away from the busier stretch further down. You get the same water and wildlife, but without the crowding.

Can I rent a surfboard or take a lesson on this beach day?

Yes. The beach concierge can arrange a surfboard rental or lesson for you during the day. These are available to order for an additional fee.

What wildlife will I actually see on this tour?

Scarlet macaws and toucans fly overhead regularly, and monkeys leap through the trees above the beach. The operator mentions these as part of the daily experience, though sightings depend on the time of day and season.

Is food included, or do I need to bring my own lunch?

Food is not included. The operator recommends a nearby local restaurant for meals and drinks and suggests you check the menu and prices before ordering, since that spot is independent and not connected to the tour.

How long is the beach day tour?

The tour runs from one to eight hours depending on the option you choose at checkout. You set the timing within that window.

What do I need to bring myself?

Bring your own towel to sit on and a refillable water bottle if you want to reduce waste. Sunscreen, a hat and a change of clothes are practical additions, though not mentioned as required.