4-Hour Park Tour, Nature Specialist
A four-hour guided walk through Manuel Antonio National Park with a nature specialist, rated 4.8 stars across 4,590 reviews.
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Manuel Antonio Costa Rica Tours: Real Tours, Prices And Reviews
Compare 35 Manuel Antonio tours in five categories, from park walks to mangrove boats, catamarans and ziplines.
- $23lowest per-person from-price in the lineup
- $18.08 adultPark Entry · foreign adult ticket, $16 plus IVA; children 2 to 12 pay $5.65 ($5 plus IVA), under 2 free
- 7:00 am to 3:00 pmPark Hours · Wednesday to Monday
- TuesdayClosed Day · the national park does not open on Tuesdays
Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour with a Nature Specialist
from $49 per person
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- Duration
- 4 hours
- Meets
- Manuel Antonio park entrance
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
Manuel Antonio Costa Rica Tours By The Numbers
Online only
Tickets · bought on the SINAC portal in advance and shown with ID; each ticket is valid once
3
Park Beaches · Playa Manuel Antonio, Playa Espadilla Sur and Playa Gemelas
352 bird species
Wildlife Recorded · plus 109 mammal species in the park, including white-faced, howler and titi monkeys and two- and three-toed sloths
About 3,570 mm
Annual Rainfall · Quepos climate average; September and October are the wettest months
27.7 to 29.4 C
Sea Temperature · Quepos monthly average, coolest in November, warmest in March
About 5:10 pm to 6:00 pm
Sunset Range · earliest around early November, latest around July at Manuel Antonio (UTC-6, no clock change)
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Tours Compared · live listings around Manuel Antonio and Quepos, in five tour types
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Lowest Price · cheapest from-price per person across the 35 tours
4,590 reviews
Most Reviewed · the park nature walk with a specialist, the most-reviewed listing on the site
Manuel Antonio Costa Rica Tours By Trip Type
National Park Tours
Entrance Fee Option, 2-3 Hours
This Manuel Antonio National Park walk runs two to three hours with a guide, and the option with the entrance fee included means your park admission is handled in the booking before you reach the gate.
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Naturalist Guide Park Tour
A naturalist leads this two to three hour walk through Manuel Antonio National Park, rated 4.9 stars across 1,519 reviews, with a focus on spotting animals most visitors walk straight past.
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2-Hour Wildlife and Beaches Walk
Two hours inside Manuel Antonio National Park focused on its wildlife and beaches, from $27 per person with a guide.
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Sailing with Lunch and Open Bar
A sailing and snorkeling trip from Manuel Antonio with lunch and an open bar included, running three hours and thirty minutes.
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All Inclusive Catamaran
An all-inclusive catamaran eco adventure from Manuel Antonio, rated 4.6 stars across 636 reviews.
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Ocean King Catamaran, Snorkel and Drinks
The Ocean King is a catamaran cruise out of Manuel Antonio, rated 4.4 stars across 316 reviews.
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Sea Quest Catamaran
The Sea Quest catamaran cruise runs three to four hours from Manuel Antonio and holds a 5-star rating.
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Longest Twin Zip Line
This four and a half hour canopy tour is billed by its operator as Central America's longest twin zip line.
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Zipline and Canyoning Combo
This six-hour outing at ADR Adventure Park pairs ziplining and canyoning with a waterfall, rated 5 stars across 842 reviews.
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Savegre Rafting, Waterfall Stop
A Class II-III whitewater run on the Savegre River with a waterfall stop, about six hours door to door and rated 5 stars across 831 reviews.
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Zipline, Rappel and Tarzan Swing
This Titi Canopy Tour packs three adrenaline acts into two hours and 30 minutes: ziplines strung through the canopy, a rappel down, and a Tarzan swing to finish. Free cancellation applies.
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Naturalist Night Walk
A night walking tour of Manuel Antonio with a naturalist guide, two to two and a half hours after dark.
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Sloth and Primate Sanctuary
This two-hour visit to the KSTR Re-Wilding Center, a sloth and primate park near Manuel Antonio, puts you in front of rescued sloths and monkeys while a guide explains how each animal arrived and what happens next. Rated 4.9 stars across 292 reviews.
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2-Hour Night Walk, Reserve Entry Included
A two-hour night tour of the forest around Manuel Antonio, from $57 per person.
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Mangrove Boat by Night
A two-hour boat trip into the mangroves after dark, rated 4.7 stars across 61 reviews, looking for the wildlife that wakes up at night.
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Damas Mangrove Boat, Lunch Included
Four hours among the protected mangrove channels around Damas Island near Manuel Antonio, drifting past herons, monkeys and caymans, and this version includes lunch. It is rated 4.9 stars across 2,910 reviews, with free cancellation.
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Chocolate, Coffee and Sugar Tasting
Two hours on a farm near Quepos walking through chocolate, coffee and sugar cane from plant to finished product.
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Damas Boat, Naturalist and Binoculars
A Damas Island mangrove boat tour with lunch, running four hours.
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Mangrove Kayak, 2 Hours
Paddle quiet mangrove channels near Manuel Antonio park on a guided two-hour kayak trip.
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| Tour | Length | Meets | From | Rating | Book |
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| 4-Hour Park Tour, Nature Specialist | 4 h | Manuel Antonio park entrance | $49 | ★ 4.84,590 reviews | Check availability |
| Damas Mangrove Boat, Lunch Included | 4 h | Quepos (Damas Island mangrove) | $75 | ★ 4.92,910 reviews | Check availability |
| Entrance Fee Option, 2-3 Hours | 2 - 3 hours | $25 | ★ 4.82,229 reviews | Check availability | |
| Longest Twin Zip Line | 4.5 h | Quepos | $95 | ★ 5.01,685 reviews | Check availability |
| Naturalist Guide Park Tour | 2 - 3 hours | $25 | ★ 4.91,519 reviews | Check availability | |
| 2-Hour Wildlife and Beaches Walk | 2 h | Park entrance, Manuel Antonio | $27 | ★ 4.91,164 reviews | Check availability |
| Chocolate, Coffee and Sugar Tasting | 2 h | Quepos | $59 | ★ 5.01,161 reviews | Check availability |
| Zipline and Canyoning Combo | 6 h | Km 2 road, Quepos | $158.20 | ★ 5.0842 reviews | Check availability |
| Savegre Rafting, Waterfall Stop | 6 h | Km 2 road, Quepos | $129.95 | ★ 5.0831 reviews | Check availability |
| 2-Hour Park Walk, Ticket Extra | 2 h | Quepos | $27 | ★ 4.9786 reviews | Check availability |
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Manuel Antonio Costa Rica Tours Month By Month
Rain (mm)45.925.840156.9389413.3444.9468.7544.3533.5349159.7
Sea Temp (°C)2828.629.429.329.228.828.828.928.82827.728.1
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January
Typical figures for January
Sunset (15th): 5:35 pm Sea Temperature (C): 28 Rain (mm): 45.9 Humpbacks: Northern group Season: Dry season
February
Typical figures for February
Sunset (15th): 5:45 pm Sea Temperature (C): 28.6 Rain (mm): 25.8 Humpbacks: Northern group Season: Dry season, driest month
March
Typical figures for March
Sunset (15th): 5:50 pm Sea Temperature (C): 29.4 Rain (mm): 40 Humpbacks: Northern group Season: Dry season
April
Typical figures for April
Sunset (15th): 5:45 pm Sea Temperature (C): 29.3 Rain (mm): 156.9 Humpbacks: Tail off Season: Dry season ends
May
Typical figures for May
Sunset (15th): 5:50 pm Sea Temperature (C): 29.2 Rain (mm): 389 Humpbacks: Few humpbacks Season: Green season opens
June
Typical figures for June
Sunset (15th): 5:55 pm Sea Temperature (C): 28.8 Rain (mm): 413.3 Humpbacks: Few humpbacks Season: Green season
July
Typical figures for July
Sunset (15th): 6:00 pm Sea Temperature (C): 28.8 Rain (mm): 444.9 Humpbacks: Southern group Season: Green season
August
Typical figures for August
Sunset (15th): 5:55 pm Sea Temperature (C): 28.9 Rain (mm): 468.7 Humpbacks: Southern group, peak Season: Green season
September
Typical figures for September
Sunset (15th): 5:40 pm Sea Temperature (C): 28.8 Rain (mm): 544.3 Humpbacks: Southern group, peak Season: Wettest stretch
October
Typical figures for October
Sunset (15th): 5:20 pm Sea Temperature (C): 28 Rain (mm): 533.5 Humpbacks: Southern group Season: Wettest stretch
November
Typical figures for November
Sunset (15th): 5:10 pm Sea Temperature (C): 27.7 Rain (mm): 349 Humpbacks: Tail off Season: Green season ends, dry season starts mid to late month
December
Typical figures for December
Sunset (15th): 5:20 pm Sea Temperature (C): 28.1 Rain (mm): 159.7 Humpbacks: Northern group arrive Season: Dry season
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| Month | Sunset (15th) | Sea Temperature (C) | Rain (mm) | Humpbacks | Season |
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| January | 5:35 pm | 28 | 45.9 | Humpbacks, northern group | Dry season |
| February | 5:45 pm | 28.6 | 25.8 | Humpbacks, northern group | Dry season, driest month |
| March | 5:50 pm | 29.4 | 40 | Humpbacks, northern group | Dry season |
| April | 5:45 pm | 29.3 | 156.9 | Humpbacks tail off | Dry season ends |
| May | 5:50 pm | 29.2 | 389 | Few humpbacks | Green season opens |
| June | 5:55 pm | 28.8 | 413.3 | Few humpbacks | Green season |
| July | 6:00 pm | 28.8 | 444.9 | Humpbacks, southern group | Green season |
| August | 5:55 pm | 28.9 | 468.7 | Humpbacks, southern group, peak | Green season |
| September | 5:40 pm | 28.8 | 544.3 | Humpbacks, southern group, peak | Wettest stretch |
| October | 5:20 pm | 28 | 533.5 | Humpbacks, southern group | Wettest stretch |
| November | 5:10 pm | 27.7 | 349 | Humpbacks tail off | Green season ends, dry season starts mid to late month |
| December | 5:20 pm | 28.1 | 159.7 | Humpbacks, northern group arrive | Dry season |
Which Manuel Antonio Park Beach Fits Your Day?
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| Playa Manuel Antonio | Playa Espadilla Sur | Playa Gemelas | |
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| Known for | Scenic beauty, listed by SINAC as one of the best beaches in Costa Rica | A wide beach at low tide | A beach split in two by a rock formation |
| Water | Good for snorkeling, mainly along the sides where there is marine life and some coral | Some strong waves in some seasons | Quiet, the beach keeps changing with the sea |
| Crowds | Busier than Playa Espadilla Sur, per SINAC | Less crowded than Playa Manuel Antonio | Not rated by SINAC |
| Trail access | Beach trail with refill fountains | Beach trail with refill fountains | Trail to Playa Gemelas and Puerto Escondido viewpoint |
| Best for | Swimming and snorkeling | Space and long walks at low tide | A quieter stop and viewpoints |
Where Manuel Antonio Costa Rica Tours Start And What You See
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- Manuel Antonio National Park EntrancePark
- Playa Espadilla SurPark · 810 m from Manuel Antonio National Park Entrance in a straight line
- Playa Manuel AntonioPark · 1.1 km from Manuel Antonio National Park Entrance in a straight line
- Playa Gemelas And Punta Serrucho ViewpointPark · 1.4 km from Manuel Antonio National Park Entrance in a straight line
- Punta CatedralPark · 1.5 km from Manuel Antonio National Park Entrance in a straight line
- Playa EspadillaBeaches · 740 m from Manuel Antonio National Park Entrance in a straight line
- Playa BiesanzBeaches · 2.7 km from Manuel Antonio National Park Entrance in a straight line
- Manuel Antonio VillageTown · 2.2 km from Manuel Antonio National Park Entrance in a straight line
- Quepos TownTown · 4.9 km from Manuel Antonio National Park Entrance in a straight line
- Marina Pez VelaMarina · 4.7 km from Manuel Antonio National Park Entrance in a straight line
- Damas Island EstuaryMangroves · 9.7 km from Manuel Antonio National Park Entrance in a straight line
- Naranjo RiverRafting · 2.5 km from Manuel Antonio National Park Entrance in a straight line
- La Managua Quepos AirportTransport · 6.2 km from Manuel Antonio National Park Entrance in a straight line
- DominicalTown · 35 km from Manuel Antonio National Park Entrance in a straight line
- Nauyaca WaterfallsWaterfalls · 40 km from Manuel Antonio National Park Entrance in a straight line
What Guests Say About Manuel Antonio Costa Rica Tours
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“Our guide was great!!!! He was very knowledgeable and was able to explain everything to us in perfect English. We discovered so many animals and plants.”
“We booked a tour with Alex. We loved his enthusiasm during the tours and he spotted a lot of animals for us. He was also able to tell a lot about the animals themselves.”
“The tour was great but what made it even better was the amazing guide we had. If you go you must ask for Alex the guide.”
“Fantastic experience! The catamaran was beautiful, clean, well maintained, and the slides were so much fun! The crew couldn’t have been nicer nor more helpful.”
Where To Stay Near Manuel Antonio National Park
Hotel Playa Espadilla y Gardens
Manuel Antonio (near the national park entrance road, close to Playa Espadilla)
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Hotel Costa Verde
Km 5 on the road to Manuel Antonio, Quepos
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Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest
Manuel Antonio, near Playitas and Biesanz beaches
Check ratesManuel Antonio Costa Rica Tours FAQ
How much does a tour in Manuel Antonio cost?
Guided tours range from $23 per person for a group park walk to $158.20 for the six hour zipline and canyoning combo.
How much are Manuel Antonio National Park tickets?
Foreign adults pay $18.08 including IVA, children 2 to 12 pay $5.65 including IVA, and under 2s enter free. Nationals and residents pay 1,600 colones for adults, 500 colones for children 6 to 12, and over 65s are free with ID.
What are the Manuel Antonio National Park hours?
The park is open Wednesday to Monday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
What is the rainiest month in Manuel Antonio?
September, with about 544.3 mm of rain on the Quepos climate record, followed closely by October at about 533.5 mm. The park is at its quietest then.
What should you pack for a Manuel Antonio tour?
A small daypack with closed-toe shoes, a refillable water bottle, reef-safe sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, a light rain layer and cash for gratuities and excluded fees, plus your online park ticket and identity document if the tour enters the park.
How long is the drive from San Jose to Manuel Antonio?
The park lies 157 km, about 97 miles, south of San Jose, with the final 7 km on the single Quepos to Manuel Antonio road. Drive time varies with traffic, season and stops.
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