Manuel Antonio National Park: Guided Tour & Park Entry
Three monkey species, sloths, and a white-sand beach in one morning
You walk the trails of Manuel Antonio National Park with a certified guide using telescope equipment to spot three monkey species, sloths, frogs, and birds. Park entry, fruits, drinks, and professional photos are included. The tour ends with free time on a white-sand beach before heading back to Quepos.
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Guided walk and wildlife observation
- Introduction to Manuel Antonio Park
- Receive park rules and information
- Guided walk on park trails
- Observe animals with telescope
- Learn about monkeys, sloths, and birds
- Visit beautiful white sand beach
- Receive professional photos of tour
- Optional visit to park waterfalls
- Optional adventure activities at viewpoints
- Optional mangrove animal watching
What’s included
Your day includes certified local guide, park entry fee, high-quality telescope equipment for wildlife spotting, fruits and drinks throughout the tour, professional photos and videos taken by the guide, and beach time at the end of the walk before returning to Quepos.
Times
- Every day except Tuesday 07:00 07:30 08:00 09:00 09:30 10:30 11:00 12:00 12:30 13:30 14:00
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The experience
The moment your guide points the telescope at a branch and says "three-toed sloth, sleeping," you realize you've been looking at the wrong tree the whole time. That's how Manuel Antonio works. The animals are there, but spotting them takes someone who knows where to look. The park sits just outside Quepos on Costa Rica's central Pacific coast, and the trails wind through dense forest before opening onto one of the country's best beaches. Your guide is certified and carries professional-grade optics, which means you're not squinting at distant shapes and guessing.
The tour starts with a brief overview of what you'll see and what the park rules are, then you're on the trails. The walk covers different paths through the forest, and the guide uses a telescope to show you animals up close: three species of monkeys (howler, white-faced capuchin, and spider), two- and three-clawed sloths, poison dart frogs, snakes, white-tailed deer, hummingbirds, and whatever else moves that day. You get real information about each animal, not just a name and a photo. The pace is steady but not rushed, which matters because spotting wildlife means stopping, waiting, and looking hard. After the forest section, you reach the beach: white sand, calm water, the kind of place that makes the morning of hiking feel worth it.
The inclusions take the logistics off your plate: park entry is included, so no separate ticket line; a certified local guide who knows the trails and the animals; fruits and drinks during the tour; and professional photos and videos taken throughout the day. You finish with beach time, which you can use to swim, rest, or just sit and let the morning settle. The whole experience is built for small groups, which keeps the pace manageable and the guide's attention real.
Is this one for you?Pick this tour if you want to see Manuel Antonio's wildlife without arranging your own transport, buying a separate park ticket, or navigating the trails alone: the guide's telescope and local knowledge are what turn distant animals into something you can actually see and understand.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 12 years); Child (2 to 7 years); Infant (under 2): free.
What animals will I definitely see in Manuel Antonio?
The park has three monkey species, two- and three-clawed sloths, poison dart frogs, snakes, deer, hummingbirds, and various birds. What you see on any given day depends on timing and luck, but your guide uses a telescope to help spot animals at a distance.
Is the park entry fee included?
Yes. Park entry is included in the tour price, so you don't pay separately at the gate.
Do I need to be fit to do this tour?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The trails are walked at a steady pace with stops for wildlife spotting. The park is wheelchair accessible, and strollers can be used for infants and small children.
What's included in the tour?
Park entry, certified local guide, fruits and drinks, professional photos and videos, and beach time at the end.
Can I do other activities in the park during the tour?
Yes. The tour description mentions that you can visit the waterfall (kataratas) within the park, and adventure activities are available at viewpoints and in the mangrove areas if you want to add them.
Are the trails shaded?
The trails run through forest, so there is shade, but bring sunscreen and water. Fruits and drinks are provided during the tour.
Manuel Antonio National Park: Guided Tour & Park Entry
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