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Playa Manuel Antonio

Playa Manuel Antonio(Manuel Antonio Beach, Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio)

Costa Rica, Puntarenas, Quepos 

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Playa Manuel Antonio

Costa Rica, Puntarenas, Quepos 

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Located on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica in the Province of Puntarenas Quepos in the city of Manuel Antonio, Playa Manuel Antonio is a long and wide white sand beach that is one of the most popular and most-visited beaches in Costa Rica.  The beach is part of Manuel Antonio National Park, which is home to lush rainforests, beaches, rocky islands, hiking trails, tropical forests, and a diversity of wildlife.  The beach is positioned on the southern side of an isthmus, which is a natural land bridge formed by sand accumulations within the national park and has a beautiful backdrop of lush green vegetation, which together offer incredible views of the vast Pacific Ocean.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants within an eleven-minute drive on Playa Manuel Antonio.  Restaurante Manuel Antonio is a beachfront restaurant that serves salads, soups, steaks, seafood, pork, meat, and poultry dishes.  Restaurante Buru Seaside Manuel Antonio is another beachfront restaurant that serves sandwiches, quesadillas, burritos, rancheros, salads, soups, burratas, tacos, burgers, meat, and poultry dishes.  Terraza By Issimo is another popular beachfront restaurant that offers outdoor seating areas and serves incredible pasta, salads, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Victoria's Gourmet Italian Restaurant serves incredible Italian food, including seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby restaurant, Restaurante Buena Vista Plus serves salads, quesadillas, pastas, tacos, ceviche, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, meat, pork, and poultry dishes.

If you are looking for nearby Playa Manuel Antonio hotels, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Makanda by The Sea is nine minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a spa, a sauna, a fitness center, and many restaurants.  A more affordable hotel is the waterfront 4-Star Parador Resort & Spa Manuel Antonio, which has many amenities, including three outdoor pools, a spa, a fitness center, and four restaurants.  Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star Los Altos Resort, which has many amenities, including an infinity pool, a spa, a fitness center, an outdoor seating area, and many restaurants.   A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star Hotel Playa Espadilla, which offers several amenities, including an outdoor pool, a tennis court, a fitness center, and an open-air restaurant.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby hotel, the 3-Star Hotel Villabosque Eco Boutique offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a garden, and a restaurant.

Playa Manuel Antonio offers many amenities, including seasonal lifeguards, restrooms, showers, picnic areas, and a beach equipment rental facility.

Playa Manuel Antonio offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, diving, surfing, parasailing, paddleboarding, strolling, sportfishing, sea kayaking, tidepooling, and watching wildlife.  If you plan to go into the water, there is a safe area to swim.  However, we recommend being cautious, as the water is known to have unpredictable rip currents.  Anglers may catch a wide variety of fish, including marlin, tuna, dorado, wahoo, snook, roosterfish, and snapper.  Snorkeling is another popular activity amongst visitors, as the water near the beach offers amazing opportunities for snorkelers and divers to explore the underwater world.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails within Manuel Antonio National Park, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.  Depending on the time of year, visitors may spot dolphins, humpback whales, and gray whales in the water near the beach.  Manuel Antonio Costa Rica attracts a large influx of visitors, especially during the summers, so it is advisable to arrive early to secure a good spot on the beach.  Also, there is a point nearby known for taking incredible photos of Manuel Antonio Costa Rica.  Dogs are not allowed on the beach, and it is open from sunrise until sunset.

Playa Manuel Antonio offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Playa Manuel Antonio is easy - the beach has a large parking lot located near Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, 20 metros de la entrada del, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, 60601, Costa Rica.  After parking, visitors have to hike on the Park Trail for 18 minutes northeast to access the beach.  Visitors must pay $18.08 per person as an admission fee to access the park.

Playa Manuel Antonio Beach, Costa Rica, is a popular destination for couples seeking a romantic getaway or a quiet stroll while watching the sunset over the Pacific coast.  In addition, you will monkeys at the beach who sometimes will climb on the picnic tables there to steal your food!

There are many attractions near Playa Manuel Antonio.  Manuel Antonio National Park is a small national park located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, spread over 1,983 hectares.  The park is home to lush rainforests, beaches, rocky islands, hiking trails, tropical forests, and a diversity of wildlife, including sloths, capuchin monkeys, squirrel monkeys, iguanas, coatis, and hundreds of bird species.  Visitors can enjoy many fun activities, including swimming, snorkeling, diving, fishing, bushwalking, camping, and wildlife viewing.  El Santuario Canopy Adventure Tour offers the longest zip line in Costa Rica, where visitors can experience the thrill of ziplining through the rainforest canopy with professional, bilingual, and certified guides.  Skydiving Costa Rica offers an unparalleled skydiving adventure where you can experience the Instagram-worthy views of Costa Rica's lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and majestic mountains while you soar to altitude in the aircraft and during your thrilling freefall under the expertise of certified skydiving professionals.  Nauyaca Waterfalls are two waterfalls surrounded by a tropical rainforest positioned in a canyon within a private nature reserve.   The upper waterfall plunges approximately 45 meters into a natural pool below, while the lower waterfall cascades down in a series of smaller tiers.  Visitors can enjoy hiking, swimming, sunbathing, picnicking, horseback riding, and guided tours.  If you are looking for another nearby attraction, Biophilia Park offers a guided, safe walking experience through the nocturnal forest in search of the night-active fauna, including tree frogs, nocturnal birds, snakes, spiders, scorpions, raccoons, deer, ocelots, opossums, armadillos, kinkajous, and sloths.  Visitors can take beautiful photographs aided by the UV light and flashlights.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!

    Does Playa Manuel Antonio have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    Yes, this Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.

    Does Playa Manuel Antonio have lifeguards?

    No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Playa Manuel Antonio a family-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Playa Manuel Antonio good for swimming?

    Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.

    Does Playa Manuel Antonio have restrooms?

    Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.

    Is Playa Manuel Antonio a nude beach?

    No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.

    Is there food near Playa Manuel Antonio?

    Yes, this Beach has multiple restaurant options near or on the beach.

    What are the activities at Playa Manuel Antonio?

    Yes, this Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Surfing.

    Does Playa Manuel Antonio have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    Yes, this Beach offers accommodations for people with disabilities, allowing everyone to relish the coastal experience.

    Is Playa Manuel Antonio a dog-friendly beach?

    Yes, bring your dog with you to this Beach!

    Is Playa Manuel Antonio good for surfing?

    Yes, surfing is an activity that is frequently enjoyed at this Beach.

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