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Playa Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio

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Must see · Beach · Nature / Park
Within a national park, Playa Manuel Antonio allows you to combine a bit of history with a lot of classic sun-and-sand fun. The stone turtle traps here bear witness to the area's pre-Colombian tribes, while a family-friendly vibe and plenty of sandy space invite visitors to picnic or play sports. Backed by lush vegetation, the beach remains a popular spot for swimming, surfing, and soaking up some warm Caribbean sun. The surrounding area boasts an impressive diversity of wildlife, including over 100 species of mammals and nearly 200 species of birds. Put Playa Manuel Antonio at the forefront of your travel plans using our Manuel Antonio online tour itinerary planner.
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Tours to Playa Manuel Antonio

FROM $630 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3-Days Arenal Volcano Tabacon Resort - Monteverde - Manuel Antonio
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Duration: 3 days
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FROM $118 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mulguri Waterfalls & Eco Adventure Manuel Antonio
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FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Chocolate & Coffee Tour Manuel Antonio
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Duration: 120 to 180 minutes
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FROM $97 BOOK WITH VIATOR Manuel Antonio National Park Adventure
4.8
Duration: 9 hours
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FROM $99 BOOK WITH VIATOR Manuel Antonio National Park Hiking Tour from Jacó
5.0
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $39 BOOK WITH VIATOR Manuel Antonio Park Private Nature Guided Tour Experience
5.0
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $98 BOOK WITH VIATOR Manuel Antonio rain forest and white sand beach
5.0
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $65 BOOK WITH VIATOR Chocolate Tour Manuel Antonio
5.0
Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
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FROM $73 BOOK WITH VIATOR Manuel Antonio Ocean Kayaking & Snorkeling
4.0
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $1,575 BOOK WITH VIATOR 8 Day - San Jose - Arenal Volcano - Manuel Antonio Beach
Duration: 8 days
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FROM $49 BOOK WITH VIATOR Manuel Antonio with Mauro / Fully Private Tour
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $30 BOOK WITH VIATOR Manuel Antonio National Park Group Guided Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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Playa Manuel Antonio reviews

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  • By Rory S
    Had my first swim/google in the Pacific ocean at the most beautiful beach. Saw sloths, monkeys, lizards & colourful instects in the park . Andre a great tour guide  more »
  • By calebtalley91
    Beautiful beach within a reasonable hike from our resort just through the jungle on the trails, worth the exploration  more »
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  • By stacy smith
    Loved the forest and the jungle. Monkeys are trained to steal though
  • By RAUL GALLARDO
    Beauty beaches and every nice place
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