One of the best
attributes of the Manuel Antonio and
Quepos area is that most activities
are reasonably priced or entirely
free: walking along the beach in the
protected coastal areas, horseback
riding, snorkeling, kayaking,
surfing, hiking and keeping an eye
out for sloths, iguanas, tropical
birds, and Capuchin and squirrel
monkeys. But you can also save on
the cost of accommodations by taking
advantage of affordably priced
vacation rentals or the
option to rent timeshares . Rentals
often cost hundreds less than
booking a similar quality hotel room
for the duration of a week.
Visit the
Manuel Antonio National Park
Most vacation
properties in the area are located
on the fringe of the Manuel Antonio
National Park, Costa Rica's smallest
national park but arguably its most
beautiful and without a doubt its
most frequently visited. With
over 150,000 visitors annually to its
1700 acres of land and 135, 900
acres of marine reserve, four
beaches, rainforests, and coral
reefs, there's something to do here
for everyone. For the more
adventurous, canopy tours and ziplining thrills are the newest in
a long line of available activities.
And, best of all, entrance to the
park is only about $10 per day, a
true bargain given all the nature
reserve has to offer.
The park embodies everything that
makes Costa Rica such a desirable
vacation destination: lush
vegetation, pristine beaches,
abundant wildlife. It's the ideal
locale for a relaxing or adventurous
vacation whatever suits your mood.
Accommodations are located on the
park's periphery and are available
on a variety of budgets. From motels
to five-star luxury
RCI resorts there's
something here for you no matter how
sparse your travel fun.
