This park is just south of Quepos on the Pacific Coast, 132 km from San José. It is so popular perhaps because of its expensive white sand beaches backed by an evergreen forest that grows right up to the high tide line. The principal habitants are primary forest, secondary forest, mangrove swamp, lagoons and beach vegetation. There is quite a varied fauna with 109 species of mammals and 184 of birds. The park includes 12 little isles just off the coast; these are a number of defines and, at times, migrating whales can be observed. Manuel Antonio contains a breathe taking combination of rain forest, beaches and coral reefs. This beaches are the most beautiful in the country, lined with lush forest, and the snorkeling is excellent too. The forest is home for sloths, iguanas, the rare and adorable squirrel monkeys and millions of colorful little crabs. The hikeing trail that winds around Punta Catedral affords some spectacular views.

The southern beach faces, Playa Manuel Antonio, is a picturesque half mile long, white sand crescent bisecting deep green foliage to one side and a private, secluded cove to the other. Standing with your feet dug into the sand and watching the wave crash against the shore rocks. Want to vacation in Costa Rica beautiful Manual Antonio white sand beaches. To find exactly what you are looking for, we need some more information Please feel free to contact Costa Rica Luxury Rentals to make your vacation pleasant and enjoyable.

Manuel Antonio's Hidden History

Ponce de León, the Spanish explorer signature expedition in life had became the search for the Fountain of Youth, What he is rarely acknowledged for is one of his greatest discoveries, Manuel Antonio, which he charted in 1519. So abundant are the riches of Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast, that he might have found a different kind of fountain of youth if he had gone ashore and explored the beautiful costal region's.

How to get to Manual Antonio

Travel to the area is easy and can be done in a number of different ways, Regularly scheduled air service is available through Sansa Airlines, the cost is $30 and the flight takes 20 minutes. It is a three and a half hour or more, drive by car or bus from San José depending on the weather and traffic. Direct buses leave from Coca Cola bus terminal in San José three times a day. These are large, comfortable Mercedes buses.
If you are renting a car it is advisable to rent a 4X4 vehicle because certain sections of the road can be difficult.

Bus service between Quepos' main terminal and the national park departs every half hour from 5:00 am. till 10:00 pm. And is less than $0.40. Quepos/Manuel Antonio, the little slice of paradise for all interests and pocket-books.

Manuel Antonio National Park
(682.7 h. of land 55.000 h. of sea)

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