Manuel Antonio National Park, National park in Quepos Canton, Costa Rica
The park encompasses 1,983 hectares of land and 25,634 hectares of marine area, featuring white sand beaches, dense tropical forests, and rocky islands.
The national park was established in 1972 following local community initiatives to prevent development and maintain environmental preservation in the Pacific coastal region.
The area connects to four distinct beaches - Manuel Antonio, Espadilla Sur, Tesoro, and Playita - through a network of hiking trails and natural formations.
The park operates from Wednesday to Monday between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with tickets available exclusively through the SINAC online booking system.
The protected area houses 109 mammal species and 184 bird species, including three of Costa Rica's four monkey types and both native sloth varieties.
Location: Quepos Canton
Inception: 1972
Elevation above the sea: 50 m
Operator: Área de Conservación Pacífico Central (ACOPAC)
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 07:00-16:00
Phone: +50627775155
Website: http://sinac.go.cr
GPS coordinates: 9.37556,-84.13583
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28
Costa Rica presents diverse photography subjects: volcanoes, rainforests, beaches, and waterfalls. Arenal Volcano rises above the rainforest. Rio Celeste displays its blue color from minerals. Manuel Antonio beaches combine coast with wildlife. Monteverde Cloud Forest features rare plants. Tabacon hot springs emerge from volcanic activity.
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