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Manuel
Antonio National Park
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With the
establishment of ManuelAntonio National Park in 1972, the
people of Costa Rica decided to preserve, for future generations,
one of the most beautiful and bio-diverse areas in the world.
Although it is the country's smallest national park, the stunning
beauty and diversity of wildlife in its 683 hectares is unequaled.
Manuel
Antonio contains a charming combination of rain forest, beaches
and coral reefs. This beaches are the most beautiful in the
country, lined with lush forest, and the snorkeling is excellent
too. The forest is home for sloths, iguanas, the rare and
adorable squirrel monkeys and millions of colorful little
crabs. And the trail that winds around Punta Catedral affords
some spectacular views. The park is easy to reach, south of
the town of Quepos, and is near a good selection of hotels
and restaurants.
Visiting
the park, one is treated to an abundant diversity of wildlife.
Cathedral Point, with its forest topped cliffs was once an
island, but is now connected to the coast by a thin strip
of island. This land bridge now forms the spine separating
the parks two most popular beaches, Playa Espadilla Sur and
Playa Manuel Antonio.
The southern facing beach, Playa Manuel Antonio, is a picturesque
half mile long, white sand crescent bisecting deep green foliage
to one side and a private, secluded cove to the other.
Standing
with your feet dug into the sand and watching the wave crash
against the rocks on either side of the lagoon, it is easy
to believe that you are a thousand miles from anywhere.
Getting
there
Travel to the area is easy and can be done in a number of
different ways. Regularly scheduled air service is available
through Sansa Airlines, the flight takes 20 minutes. It is
a three and a half hour or more, drive by car or bus from
San José depending on the weather and traffic.
Direct
buses leave from Coca Cola bus terminal in San José three
times a day. These are large, comfortable Mercedes buses.
If you
are renting a car it is advisable to rent a 4X4 vehible because
certain sections of the road can be difficult.
Bus service
between Quepos' main terminal and the national park departs
every half hour from 5:00 am. till 10:00 pm. And is less than
$0.40.
The
Manuel Antonio National Park entrance fee is US$10 per
person. Children under 12 free. Hours: 7am. to 4pm.
Closed on Monday.
Quepos/Manuel
Antonio, the little slice of paradise for all interests and
pocket-books.
Contact us to assist in planning
an unforgettable experience.
Links
for accommodations: Hotels, Vacation
Rentals.
Other Featured Activities:
Titi
Canopy / ATV
Tours / Mangrove
Tours / Sportfishing / Mountain
Bike / Rivers rafting / Horse
back riding in the rainforest / Bird
Watching / Rainmaker / Surfing / Diving
Tours / Sunset Sails
Tours / Nature Farm
Costa
Rica Rent a Car
ManuelAntonio / Quepos area car rentals, quotation click
here
National
and International
Flight tickets, click
here!
Manuel Antonio Park
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