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Playa Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio

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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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• By fiesseld

  We took a day trip there by taxi from San Jose with two other couples. The water was so warm it was like a hot tub and the bay was realativley calm. Even our non swimmer in the group was grinning whil...  more »

• By Fabrizio C

  Uno dei posti del Costa Rica più affascinanti. Spiaggia bellissima, pulita e con servizi per famiglie. Dall'alto si gode una vista incredibile.  more »

  One of Costa Rica's most fascinating places. Beautiful beach, clean and with family services. From above you can enjoy an incredible view.
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• By ryan mitchell

  Beautiful beach, ocean is very rough however and may not be suitable for kids and there’s a huge rip tide. There’s a turtle sanctuary on the beach too which we donated too after watching one being released into the wild. Beautiful moment. Loved this beach!

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• By Mike Bowen

  A beautiful beach with lovely sand and amazing waves. I spent many hours in the warm water body surfing. No riptides either despite what some were saying.

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