National park · Quepos, Puntarenas Manuel Antonio National Park
A small coastal park on the Pacific: 1,983 hectares of forest on land, with trails that lead to beaches such as Manuel Antonio and Espadilla Sur. Three of Costa Rica's four monkey species live here.
What to know
Closed on Tuesdays. The other six days it opens from 7 am to 4 pm.
Tickets are sold online only, in advance, through SINAC. There is no ticket counter at the gate, so book before you go, bring your passport and keep the QR code on your phone.
Go early and look up: mantled howler monkeys, white-faced capuchins, squirrel monkeys and two kinds of sloth live in the park.
Quick facts
Where to stay and eat nearby
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More in Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio
The beach area just south of Quepos on the Pacific coast, next to Manuel Antonio National Park. It is the last base on the 10-day route: three nights, with the park, a beach day and an easy evening before the drive back.
Sources
- Manuel Antonio to open Mondays beginning April 1, Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT)
- Costa Rica National Parks Guide 2026, The Rio Times, August 19, 2026
- Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT)
- Manuel Antonio National Park, Wikipedia
Last verified: October 8, 2026. Sources checked Oct 8, 2026. Fees, hours and rules change, so check official sources before you travel.