About Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio National Park, laying on the pacific coast 7 kilometers south of the town of Quepos, was created in 1972 and is one of Costa Rica's most spectacular attractions.

Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the most stunning, picturesque adventure destinations in the country. This is one of the most verdant places in Costa Rica, with spectacular white-grey sand beaches ringed by thickly forested green hills.

The Manuel Antonio area offers fantastic recreational opportunities... You'll find a huge variety of things to do - walking the Park's easy trails, whitewater rafting, ocean cruising, horseback riding, fishing, sea kayaking, to name but a few.

Quepos

Quepos is the nearest city to the Manuel Antonio National Park and is the location of the only airport in the area ... your Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica adventure begins here!

This picturesque tropical town is great for shoppers looking for souvenirs of the Central Pacific Costa Rica area.

Home today to a thriving Sports-fishing fleet available for charter, Quepos is easy to reach by regularly scheduled flights from the capital San José on either Sansa or Nature Air.

Area Services

All public services and amenities are fully accessable to satisfy everyone's interest and needs during their time in the area:

Banks (Open Mon - Fri 8:30 am-3:30 pm, Sat 8:15am - 11:30 am)

ATM machines are available with 24 hour access

Post office located in Quepos allows you to mail postcards and letters to friends and family.

Public Telephones are numerous in Quepos as well as along the road from Quepos to Manuel Antonio.

Internet cafes are in the area providing easy access to the World Wide Web and your emails.

Medical - Costa Rica has high medical standards and service for Costa Rica residents as well as -foreign travelers; Hospital Dr. Max Teran, Medical Clinic, and Pharmacies.

Spanish Language Courses are offer for all levels and can be one weekly to several weeks.

Shopping for any item from food, clothes, medicine to souvenirs are available in small shops, super markets and street vendors which are located in Quepos, along the road to Manuel Antonio and near Manuel Antonio National Park and beaches.