Manuel Antonio, with its 1700 acres of land mass and 135,906 acres of marine reserve, is the smallest of the 20 national parks that Costa Rica has put aside for total protection.
Located 100 miles south of San Jose, the central Pacific Coast (a three-hour drive, or a short 20 minutes by plane), Manuel Antonio was declared a national park in 1972. It is the natural habitat of species such as the endangered squirrel monkey (endemic to the area), the white faced capuchin monkey, raccoons, three and two-toed sloths, white-nosed coaties, brown pelicans, black-collared hawks and green kingfishers. The wildlife shares the space with primary and secondary forests, bursting with cedars, bully trees, black locusts and silk cotton trees. A mangrove swamp covers about 44.5 acres, adding to the biodiversity of the region. Three different species: red mangrove, buttonwood mangrove and white mangrove are all to be found here.
Xandari by the Pacific on Playa Esterillos Este, between Jaco Beach and Quepos have beachfront villas - just a 2-hour drive from the San Jose International Airport. The spacious villas all feature a large terrace from which to enjoy panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean or lush tropical gardens, private walled-gardens, sitting area, mini-bar, air conditioning plus fan and luxury amenities such as hair dryer and CD player. The generous bathrooms feature a mosaic-tiled shower that opens to a private garden. More…
Si Como No is a boutique hotel but with the ideas and attitude of an eco-lodge. It is surrounded by lush tropical forests and soft sandy beaches. This 60 room hillside hideaway close to the entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park has been designed to impact on the natural environment as little as possible. More…
Arenas Del Mar is located in Manuel Antonio which offers not only beach and ocean activities, but a great combination of restaurants, night life, nature, and unspoiled rainforest. The 38 spacious suites (all with their own Jacuzzi) feature spectacular views of the Manuel Antonio National Park, the Pacific Ocean and the tropical rainforest. More…
