Best 13 Things To Do Near Manuel Antonio

Exploring Manuel Antonio by sea kayak is an adventurous way to enjoy the natural beauty of Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast! This half-day trip follows the Manuel Antonio coastline near rugged cliffs where pelicans, boobies, and frigate birds frequently glide overhead. The tour reaches a hidden treasure at the beautiful beach on Biezans Bay. You will have time for a swim, snorkel, more kayaking, or to relax at the beach.

• Highlights: Explore the Pacific coastline in a sea kayak. Discover the hidden Biezans cream-colored sand beach. Look for sea birds like boobies and frigates birds and colorful fish while snorkeling!
• Length: Half day with morning and afternoon departures
• Includes: Round trip transportation, local guide, snorkeling equipment, snacks, and gear as needed.
• Bring: Shorts or swimming suit, water shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, water, towel, change of clothes, and waterproof camera.

This adventure is fun for families and friends who want to try something new or sharpen their craft! This half-day surf lesson takes place on Manuel Antonio Beach, one of the best beaches to learn to surf. The lessons are perfect for all ages, and this beach typically has ideal surf conditions for beginner surfers. With the help of very experienced local surf instructors, you will learn to stand up on your surfboard and ride some waves.

• Highlights: Ideal for all ages, a beginner-friendly experience. Surf the best waves with
  the best instructors in Manuel Antonio!
• Length: Half day with morning and afternoon departures.
• Includes: Round trip transportation, local surf instructors, surfboards, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, and fresh fruit snacks.
• Bring: Swimsuit, sunblock, and towel.

During this night hike with expert guides, you will discover the little-known nocturnal life of the tropical rainforest. A wonderful place to listen for jungle residents like frogs, toads, and insects! Keep your eye out for sleeping lizards and spiders, and try to spot bats, sleeping birds, or active owls. With luck you’ll find nocturnal animals, like two toed sloths, kinkajous, or armadillos!

• Highlights: The night tour is the only opportunity to see local Manuel Antonio wildlife at night, as the National Park closes at sunset. Great to see frogs, insects, and nocturnal moving animals. A wonderful symphony of night sounds!
• Length: Two-three hours, night departures.
• Includes: Round trip transportation, local guide, flashlights, and entrance fees.
• Bring: Binoculars, walking shoes, water, insect repellent, raincoat, and camera.

An adventure full of exciting elements built in a circuit including: 20 platforms, 11 zip lines, 2 rappel lines, 2 suspension bridges, a Tarzan swing and a new attraction: The Superman! The tour is within a private rainforest reserve with a wonderful walking trail system, for those guests who prefer to keep their feet on the ground. This trail system is set in the heart of a pristine jungle directly below the canopy platforms. So those guests who choose to enjoy the trails can still see and cheer on their friends and family who are on the zip line course. This half-day tour is fun for the whole family and a great way to experience the richness of the primary and secondary rain forest.

• Highlights: The first canopy tour in Quepos and the best canopy experience in the rainforest. Take time to discover the walking trails in a nature reserve, a butterfly garden, and the caiman pond!
• Length: Half day with morning and afternoon departures.
• Includes: Round trip transportation, bilingual guides, safety equipment, lunch.
• Bring: Sturdy shoes, light clothing, shorts, a towel, change of clothes in rainy season, insect repellent, and sunblock.

Driving toward the mountains of Talamanca is the town of Londres and the village of Quebrada Arroyo, an old vanilla growing area. Here you’ll find the famous Los Campesinos Reserve, located on a beautiful mountain range between the watersheds of the Naranjo and Savegre rivers. The Reserve is part of the community of Quebrada Arroyo, and is managed by Don Miguel Mora, his family, and neighbors —authentic Costa Ricans that want to share their experience of tico traditions, rainforest knowledge, and treat you to a great traditional lunch. Once in the reserve there is time to swim in a natural pool at the base of a waterfall, see vanilla plantations of an old vanilla farm, as well as other tropical species. A highlight of the reserve is a suspension bridge over a deep river gorge.

• Highlights: A natural jewel near Manuel Antonio. Los Chorros Waterfalls. El Pacífico lookout! Hanging bridges in tropical rainforest. Chances to see wildlife while you learn about local fauna, flora, and the use of native plants in rural Costa Rica.
• Length: Full day with morning departures.
• Includes: Round trip transportation, bilingual naturalist guides, delicious lunch.
• Bring: Casual and comfortable clothes, walking shoes that can get wet or secure all terrain sandals for hiking, change of clothing, towel, insect repellent, sunblock, and camera.

This full day tour starts with a 4×4 ride into the tropical jungle. Not far from the town of Santo Domingo we stop for breakfast, before we continue toward the river. Here, at the foothills of Talamanca mountains, is where the Savegre River offers one of finest whitewater rafting Class II-III rapids on the Pacific side of Costa Rica. Along the river you may see many water birds, rainforest wildlife, and views of the Talamanca Mountains. A guaranteed fun and adventurous day! After a steady 20 km trip down the river, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch before heading back to Manuel Antonio.

• Highlights: Best Class III River near Manuel Antonio. Perfect combination of nature, scenery, and adventure! Certified guides. Tropical fruit snacks.
• Length: Full day with morning departures.
• Includes: Round trip transportation, local guide, entrance fees, breakfast and lunch, tropical fruits, and gear as needed.
• Bring: Shorts or swimming suits, sunscreen, walking shoes that can get wet or secure all terrain sandals, change of clothing, and towel.

The Quepos area of the Pacific coast of Costa Rica offers world-class sport fishing. The beauty and excitement of a day on the Pacific while enjoying a deep-sea fishing charter is hard to beat. Look for a variety of pelagic fish or hook some roosterfish or mackerel. The friendly captains will ferry you out to specific spots where you’ll have the best chance to catch fish. Enjoy the breeze, the warm sun, and the majestic ocean while fishing in Costa Rica!

• Highlights: World-class fishing with inshore and offshore charters for avid anglers and new fishermen alike. Fishing boats with friendly and experienced crews!
• Length: Half day with morning and afternoon departures. Full day tours also available.
• Includes: Round trip transportation, fishing tackle, water, drinks, and snacks (sandwiches provided on full day tour).
• Bring: Comfortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, hat, camera, towel, and sunscreen.