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- Spanish
As advertised, we only operate small-group, private, or customized tour options to give you the flexibility to choose and tailor the tour program that best suits your travel itinerary, or simply your boutique and tour style.
As experienced, certified guides, our commitment to and love of nature is the guiding principle to ensure that every visitor receives a memorable, educational, and professional tour with the quality you deserve and that we promote.
If you are not an extreme bird watcher, or just want to have a leisurely breakfast, we can always start the tour at 8:00 am, 9:00 am or even 10:00 am.
BEACH TIME NOTE: Upon advance request, additional beach time can be provided with pre-arranged return transportation after the tour. If you book the 12:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. tour, the beach time will be very limited, as the park beaches close at 3:00 p.m. (showers close at 3:30 p.m.). If you'd like to take a quick dip, please let us know before the tour starts.
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Meeting and pickup
We suggest driving your own vehicle instead of using our shuttle service. It's much easier and more convenient for both parties. We'll secure a reserved, paid spot at Chalo Parking, allowing you to stay longer on the beach, have lunch at nearby restaurants, or explore the national park trails at your own pace without worrying about the agreed-upon pickup time. We can always share directions and tips about driving to Chalo Parking to avoid any difficulties finding it.
Less than a two-minute walk from the main entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park, Chalo Parking is the ideal place to meet us. Gonzalo Montenegro "Chalo" offers a safe, clean, and welcoming parking lot. Be sure to let us know the type, plate number or color of the vehicle you'll be driving.
Itinerary
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1Manuel Antonio National Park
We begin by briefly describing the facilities, trails, and beach areas we will walk and visit on our 3-hour guided tour. We will make recommendations depending on the season and type of group that will be attending the tour. As mentioned above, we will do the tour in the opposite direction (anti-clockwise) of the standard operators and guides, the idea is to walk with less people and noise, focus on what the tour is about, observe the local wildlife, learn about iconic tropical species and, if possible, take a great photo or video. The most common species are sloths (both species), monkeys, bats, agoutis, tree frogs, toucans, and even snakes.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Since we developed our tour in the opposite direction, this will be the first beach you will see, located at the end of the elevated boardwalk or Sendero Universal El Manglar. Playa Espadilla Sur waves can be very quiet and calm in the dry season (January to May), but they can be rugged and present a powerful "Backwash" on the steeper beach sandbars. Keep an eye out for sea turtle tracks on the beach, and if you're lucky, you may witness baby sea turtles emerge from their nests. There are showers to rinse off and bathrooms available for your use.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Playa Manuel Antonio
Considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. Manuel Antonio Beach offers a contrast of green-white-blue, in simple words, where the forest meets the beach and the ocean. Ideal for swimming with family or group members of advanced age or with children. There are showers to rinse off and bathrooms available for your use.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The entry and use of single-use plastics (bags, straws, and disposable water or soda bottles) is prohibited in Manuel Antonio National Park and all other national parks in Costa Rica. Please note that you must bring your own reusable water bottle for the hike.
- No food of any kind is permitted, including cookies, candy, energy bars, or gum. Visitors with special dietary or medical needs (children, pregnant women, or diabetics) may bring peeled and cut fruit or sandwiches in a Tupperware container.
- You are not permitted to enter the national park with any type of alcoholic beverages, cocktails, coconut water (whole coconut), cigarettes, cigars, vaporizers, or any type of drugs.
- While insect repellent and sunscreen are recommended in Manuel Antonio National Park, SPRAYS ARE NOW PROHIBITED, while lotions, wipes, and other non-aerosol forms of insect repellent and sunscreen are generally permitted
- To protect the environment and wildlife, minimize animal stress, noise pollution, and ensure visitor safety, the use of beach umbrellas, beach chairs, hammocks, beach tents, and recreational or sporting equipment (bicycles, roller skates or skateboards, boogie boards, skimboards, surfboards, soccer balls, footballs, tennis or racquetball balls, frisbees or similar, drones, musical instruments, speakers, flashlights, laser pointers, lighters or matches, guns, spearguns, or any hunting and fishing equipment) is prohibited in Manuel Antonio National Park.
- Manuel Antonio National Park is CLOSED on Tuesdays. Open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (beach areas and the cafeteria close at 3:00 p.m.). Admission is valid only once; you cannot re-enter if you leave the park. Facilities are available; those near the beach areas have changing rooms and showers for rinsing (soap and shampoo are not permitted).
- It is recommended to wear closed shoes (tennis shoes or hiking boots) to participate in the tour. If you wish, bring sandals or flip-flops to wear on the beach.
- Manuel Antonio National Park does not have an official parking lot, instead there are several private parking areas available for ₡5,000/$10 per day (CASH ONLY) We recommend and work with Gonzalo Montenegro (Chalo Parking)
- Subject to favorable weather conditions; if canceled due to poor bad weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Please enjoy nature properly, do not touch or feed wild animals, stay on trails, read about poisonous snakes and poisonous trees located in the area, and do not collect shells, sand, or rocks.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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