{"id":2755,"date":"2025-06-11T23:48:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T23:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/?p=2755"},"modified":"2025-11-25T18:30:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T18:30:50","slug":"manuel-antonio-national-park-costa-ricas-tropical-treasure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/fr\/manuel-antonio-national-park-costa-ricas-tropical-treasure\/","title":{"rendered":"Manuel Antonio National Park : Costa Rica\u2019s Tropical Treasure"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2755\" class=\"elementor elementor-2755\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27be578 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"27be578\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c770e9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c770e9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banniere-Manuel-Antonio.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2758\" alt=\"bannie\u0301re Manuel Antonio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banniere-Manuel-Antonio.png 1200w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banniere-Manuel-Antonio-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banniere-Manuel-Antonio-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banniere-Manuel-Antonio-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6bb3dc e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b6bb3dc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cd5686 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0cd5686\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costa Rica is emerging as one of the must-visit destinations for 2025. I\u2019ve traveled there three times over the past two years, and in this article, I\u2019ll explain why you absolutely <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cannot<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> skip Manuel Antonio National Park. I\u2019ve visited the park twice: once as a backpacker, and again more recently during a trip with my partner : two very different experiences that revealed just how special this place really is.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nestled along Costa Rica\u2019s lush Pacific coastline, <\/span><b>Manuel Antonio National Park<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be the smallest national park in the country but it\u2019s certainly one of the most spectacular. With its blend of <\/span><b>rich rainforest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>white-sand beaches<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>incredible biodiversity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s a must-visit for wildlife lovers, beach seekers, and travelers looking to experience the country\u2019s wild magic.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><em><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase or booking through one of these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fb6b3e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6fb6b3e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-490bac0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"490bac0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Before You Go : Tickets MUST Be Reserved Online<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f27713 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4f27713\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8b2468 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d8b2468\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86886e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"86886e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MA-500x500-2-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2935\" alt=\"Entrance board of Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MA-500x500-2-1.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MA-500x500-2-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MA-500x500-2-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29091b7 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"29091b7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab57930 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab57930\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrance to Manuel Antonio <\/span><b>is strictly regulated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and you <\/span><b>can&#8217;t buy tickets at the gate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Here\u2019s what you need to know :<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Buy your tickets online in advance : several days ahead in high season.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">You\u2019ll need to enter passport numbers for each visitor.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">You must select a 30-minute entry time slot.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Arrive on time : late entry may be refused.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The park is <\/span><b>closed on Tuesdays<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Prices &amp; Tip :<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard entrance ticket: <strong>$<\/strong><\/span><b>18<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tpo.mx\/RStggpDO\"><b>GetYourGuide link here<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can join a <\/span><b>2h30 guided tour with a certified naturalist for only $11 more ($29 total)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0a much better deal and perfect for spotting wildlife you\u2019d otherwise miss.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4aa6e7b e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4aa6e7b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54106de e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"54106de\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e62882 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9e62882\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Marketing-Strategy-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2936\" alt=\"Packing for Manuel Antonio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Marketing-Strategy-1.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Marketing-Strategy-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Marketing-Strategy-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5421037 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5421037\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0192a0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0192a0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bag Check at the Entrance (Important!)\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd5155e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd5155e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Park rangers <\/span><b>inspect all bags<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before you enter.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You <\/span><b>can\u2019t bring <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Food, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Plastic water bottles, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Snacks of any kind (yes, they will take them) &amp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Cigarettes.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is to protect the wildlife and trust me, some monkeys here are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">very<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> skilled at stealing.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Bring instead:<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>reusable water bottle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, personally <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XibKBa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">i used this one : lifestraw<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Sunscreen &amp; eco-friendly insect repellent\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Swimsuit + <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43N2mJp\">quick-dry towel<\/a><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Comfortable walking shoes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salomon.com\/fr-fr\/product\/speedcross-3-lg4235\/L47859900?CMPID=pla|pm|google|FR_FR_GOO_PMAX_PERF_BRA_Footwear|||&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=19856011633&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADMpyOhJsFeak4oK-Sl5ESEp2i80Y&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAt8bIBhBpEiwAzH1w6ZtdE237zagZBqvGHu5gH9sWHdcpUwRNinkgacRZWjEo6pAl0knqoBoC3gYQAvD_BwE\">(I have this one)<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c17e58 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8c17e58\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24d4f16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24d4f16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Expect Inside the Park\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d0aa58 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0d0aa58\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2866fd4 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2866fd4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d11aaff elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d11aaff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/sentier-parque-manuel-antonio.png\" class=\"attachment-wprm-metadata-1_1 size-wprm-metadata-1_1 wp-image-2937\" alt=\"sentier parque manuel antonio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/sentier-parque-manuel-antonio.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/sentier-parque-manuel-antonio-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/sentier-parque-manuel-antonio-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4a8b9e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c4a8b9e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb2e2ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fb2e2ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/beach-manuel-antonio.png\" class=\"attachment-wprm-metadata-1_1 size-wprm-metadata-1_1 wp-image-2939\" alt=\"beach manuel antonio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/beach-manuel-antonio.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/beach-manuel-antonio-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/beach-manuel-antonio-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8de0a25 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8de0a25\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c680568 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c680568\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/monkey-manuel-antonio.png\" class=\"attachment-wprm-metadata-1_1 size-wprm-metadata-1_1 wp-image-2938\" alt=\"monkey manuel antonio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/monkey-manuel-antonio.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/monkey-manuel-antonio-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/monkey-manuel-antonio-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82ce550 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"82ce550\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27e8f30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27e8f30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6><span style=\"color: #087d71;\"><b>Easy Trails &amp; Scenic Viewpoints<\/b><\/span><\/h6><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trails are well-maintained and suitable for all fitness levels, with several <\/span><b>miradores (viewpoints)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> overlooking turquoise water and emerald jungle.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24df552 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"24df552\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f20e17f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f20e17f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6><span style=\"color: #087d71;\"><b>Beaches That Feel Like Paradise<\/b><\/span><\/h6><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Two of the most beautiful beaches in Central America are inside the park:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Playa Manuel Antonio : calm water, white sand, perfect for pictures, swimming &amp; chilling<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Playa Espadilla Sur : Wilder, wider, fewer people, perfect for walking &amp; relaxing<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcc687e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bcc687e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7323665 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7323665\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6><span style=\"color: #087d71;\"><b>Wildlife Everywhere<\/b><\/span><\/h6><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Manuel Antonio is one of the best places in Costa Rica to see : White-faced capuchin monkeys, Howler monkeys, Sloths, Iguanas, Coatis &amp; colorful birds like toucans and scarlet macaws. Walk slowly, look up, and enjoy the soundtrack of the rainforest.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93c26d1 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"93c26d1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-503165e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"503165e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where to Stay\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f63faf4 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f63faf4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea34211 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ea34211\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbb7f29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbb7f29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Depending on the style of your trip, here are two excellent accommodation options to consider. If you want to be right next to the action, <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tpo.mx\/7kbpa5LE\">Millenium Manuel Antonio Park &amp; Beach<\/a> is just steps away from the national park entrance. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The hotel is comfortable, welcoming, and incredibly convenient : ideal for travelers who want easy, direct access to Manuel Antonio\u2019s trails and beaches. <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tpo.mx\/7kbpa5LE\">Check availability and current rates at Millenium Manuel Antonio Park &amp; Beach. <\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e262d90 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e262d90\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed36c2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ed36c2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tpo.mx\/7kbpa5LE\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hotel-Manuel-Antonio-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2940\" alt=\"Hotel Manuel Antonio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hotel-Manuel-Antonio-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hotel-Manuel-Antonio-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hotel-Manuel-Antonio.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fa9c9e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3fa9c9e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b652cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4b652cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tpo.mx\/p4dzbuvk\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hotel-Tucan-Uvita-CR.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2941\" alt=\"Hotel Tucan - Uvita - CR\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hotel-Tucan-Uvita-CR.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hotel-Tucan-Uvita-CR-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hotel-Tucan-Uvita-CR-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10d3510 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"10d3510\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01c3425 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01c3425\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you\u2019re looking for a slower pace, head further down the coast to Uvita and stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tpo.mx\/p4dzbuvk\">Tucan Hotel<\/a>. The atmosphere there is relaxed and social, making it a perfect base for long-term or slow travelers. <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tpo.mx\/p4dzbuvk\">See rooms, traveler reviews and prices at Tucan Hotel Uvita.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">From Uvita, you\u2019ll be well-positioned to explore the surrounding area, including Dominical and the stunning Costa Ballena coastline.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f68a419 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f68a419\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d87cfba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d87cfba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Getting There by Bus \n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00a84ea e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"00a84ea\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ffc44c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ffc44c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">No car ? No problem.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>San Jos\u00e9 \u2192 Quepos <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: direct bus (several daily)<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Uvita \u2192 Manuel Antonio Park entrance <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: buses every hours<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Quepos \u2192 Manuel Antonio Park entrance <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: local shuttle every ~10 minutes<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Cheap, easy, reliable.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa53e3e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fa53e3e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6779a5a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6779a5a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e9633c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2e9633c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MA-500x500-2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2760\" alt=\"Board at the entrance of the park Manuel Antonio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MA-500x500-2.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MA-500x500-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MA-500x500-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-162789e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"162789e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1cc168 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e1cc168\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Manuel-Antonio-500x500-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2756\" alt=\"View from one of the mirador of Manuel Antonio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Manuel-Antonio-500x500-1.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Manuel-Antonio-500x500-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Manuel-Antonio-500x500-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cf9f38 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3cf9f38\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c46283 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8c46283\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MA-500x500-3.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2761\" alt=\"Monkey in parc Manuel Antonio in the tree\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MA-500x500-3.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MA-500x500-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MA-500x500-3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c776ca e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6c776ca\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b7c60a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7b7c60a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MA-500x500-4.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2762\" alt=\"Sun in Manuel Antonio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MA-500x500-4.png 500w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MA-500x500-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/shinyexpatriefrenchie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MA-500x500-4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9faaf7 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c9faaf7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88f13b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"88f13b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" class=\"emoji\" alt=\"\u2728\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/svg\/2728.svg\"> Tips from Shiny Expatrie Frenchie <img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" class=\"emoji\" alt=\"\u2728\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/svg\/2728.svg\"><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a998c90 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a998c90\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-428e0c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"428e0c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manuel Antonio is the perfect meeting point between <\/span><b>accessible adventure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>tropical beauty<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a place where time slows down, nature surrounds you, and every corner reveals something wild and wonderful.<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Book your tickets in advance, in the official WebSite or <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tpo.mx\/RStggpDO\">with a tour via GetYourGuide<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Go early<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (between 7:00 and 8:30 AM) \u2192 fewer crowds, more wildlife sightings.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Hire a local guide<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You\u2019ll spot far more animals with the help of an experienced naturalist.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>No guide? No problem!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3JYQYUa\"> Bring a pair of binoculars<\/a> and casually hang out near the guided groups : you\u2019ll still learn a ton just by listening in (but secretly).<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Don\u2019t feed the animals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It\u2019s harmful to them and strictly prohibited.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>filter bottle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is your best travel companion in Central America. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XibKBa\">I use this one<\/a>)<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Extra Tip :<\/span> If you have a full week, consider basing yourself at <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tpo.mx\/p4dzbuvk\">Tucan Hotel in Uvita<\/a> and exploring the coast at your own rhythm : Uvita \u2192 Dominical \u2192 Quepos \u2192 Manuel Antonio.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you\u2019re planning your Costa Rica trip and need route ideas, accommodation suggestions, or help choosing where to base yourself along the Pacific coast, feel free to reach out or leave a comment below. Pura Vida!<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">BISOUS<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Costa Rica is emerging as one of the must-visit destinations for 2025. I\u2019ve traveled there three times over the past two years, and in this article, I\u2019ll explain why you absolutely cannot skip Manuel Antonio National Park. I\u2019ve visited the park twice: once as a backpacker, and again more recently during a trip with my partner : two very different experiences that revealed just how special this place really is. Nestled along Costa Rica\u2019s lush Pacific coastline, Manuel Antonio National Park may be the smallest national park in the country but it\u2019s certainly one of the most spectacular. With its blend of rich rainforest, white-sand beaches, and incredible biodiversity, it\u2019s a must-visit for wildlife lovers, beach seekers, and travelers looking to experience the country\u2019s wild magic. This article contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase or booking through one of these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work! Before You Go : Tickets MUST Be Reserved Online Entrance to Manuel Antonio is strictly regulated, and you can&#8217;t buy tickets at the gate. Here\u2019s what you need to know : Buy your tickets online in advance : several days ahead in high season. You\u2019ll need to enter passport numbers for each visitor. You must select a 30-minute entry time slot. Arrive on time : late entry may be refused. The park is closed on Tuesdays. Prices &amp; Tip : Standard entrance ticket: $18. With the GetYourGuide link here, you can join a 2h30 guided tour with a certified naturalist for only $11 more ($29 total)\u00a0a much better deal and perfect for spotting wildlife you\u2019d otherwise miss. Bag Check at the Entrance (Important!) Park rangers inspect all bags before you enter. You can\u2019t bring : Food, Plastic water bottles, Snacks of any kind (yes, they will take them) &amp; Cigarettes.\u00a0This is to protect the wildlife and trust me, some monkeys here are very skilled at stealing. Bring instead: A reusable water bottle, personally i used this one : lifestraw Sunscreen &amp; eco-friendly insect repellent\u00a0 Swimsuit + quick-dry towel Comfortable walking shoes (I have this one) What to Expect Inside the Park Easy Trails &amp; Scenic Viewpoints The trails are well-maintained and suitable for all fitness levels, with several miradores (viewpoints) overlooking turquoise water and emerald jungle. Beaches That Feel Like Paradise Two of the most beautiful beaches in Central America are inside the park: Playa Manuel Antonio : calm water, white sand, perfect for pictures, swimming &amp; chilling Playa Espadilla Sur : Wilder, wider, fewer people, perfect for walking &amp; relaxing Wildlife Everywhere Manuel Antonio is one of the best places in Costa Rica to see : White-faced capuchin monkeys, Howler monkeys, Sloths, Iguanas, Coatis &amp; colorful birds like toucans and scarlet macaws. Walk slowly, look up, and enjoy the soundtrack of the rainforest. Where to Stay Depending on the style of your trip, here are two excellent accommodation options to consider. If you want to be right next to the action, Millenium Manuel Antonio Park &amp; Beach is just steps away from the national park entrance. The hotel is comfortable, welcoming, and incredibly convenient : ideal for travelers who want easy, direct access to Manuel Antonio\u2019s trails and beaches. Check availability and current rates at Millenium Manuel Antonio Park &amp; Beach. If you\u2019re looking for a slower pace, head further down the coast to Uvita and stay at Tucan Hotel. The atmosphere there is relaxed and social, making it a perfect base for long-term or slow travelers. See rooms, traveler reviews and prices at Tucan Hotel Uvita.\u00a0 From Uvita, you\u2019ll be well-positioned to explore the surrounding area, including Dominical and the stunning Costa Ballena coastline. Getting There by Bus No car ? No problem. San Jos\u00e9 \u2192 Quepos : direct bus (several daily) Uvita \u2192 Manuel Antonio Park entrance : buses every hours Quepos \u2192 Manuel Antonio Park entrance : local shuttle every ~10 minutes Cheap, easy, reliable. Tips from Shiny Expatrie Frenchie Manuel Antonio is the perfect meeting point between accessible adventure and tropical beauty a place where time slows down, nature surrounds you, and every corner reveals something wild and wonderful. Book your tickets in advance, in the official WebSite or with a tour via GetYourGuide Go early (between 7:00 and 8:30 AM) \u2192 fewer crowds, more wildlife sightings. Hire a local guide: You\u2019ll spot far more animals with the help of an experienced naturalist. No guide? No problem! Bring a pair of binoculars and casually hang out near the guided groups : you\u2019ll still learn a ton just by listening in (but secretly). Don\u2019t feed the animals: It\u2019s harmful to them and strictly prohibited. A filter bottle is your best travel companion in Central America. (I use this one) Extra Tip : If you have a full week, consider basing yourself at Tucan Hotel in Uvita and exploring the coast at your own rhythm : Uvita \u2192 Dominical \u2192 Quepos \u2192 Manuel Antonio. If you\u2019re planning your Costa Rica trip and need route ideas, accommodation suggestions, or help choosing where to base yourself along the Pacific coast, feel free to reach out or leave a comment below. Pura Vida! 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