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Manuel Antonio National Park – Manuel Antonio Beach loop from Quebrada Camaronera

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Manuel Antonio National Park – Manuel Antonio Beach loop from Quebrada Camaronera

Moderate

4.8

(121)

1,036

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Manuel Antonio National Park – Manuel Antonio Beach loop from Quebrada Camaronera

02:34

8.69km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

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1.29 km

Waterfall in Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Highlight • Waterfall

2.64 km

Manuel Antonio National Park

Highlight • Forest

A path to the Sendero Mirador (viewpoint) has the highest elevation in the park and is an ascent well prepared on concrete or wooden pathways. However, since the infrastructure in the park is improving, more and more (noisy) people come to the park. Up on the view point you have a great view and we were lucky to see the Titi-monkey as well.

For me the Playa Espadilla is the most beautiful beach of the three in the park. No wood is carry on the sea and the sand is just great. We saw white-faced capuchin monkeys, aguitis, racoons and pelicans on the beachfront. But watch you belongings as the
Monkeys steal everything away.

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3.51 km

Viewpoint

3.82 km

Mirador Viewpoint, Manuel Antonio National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This path has the highest elevation in the park and is an ascent well prepared on concrete or wooden pathways. However, since the infrastructure in the park is improving, more and more (noisy) people come to the park. Up on the view point you have a great view and we were lucky to see the Titi-monkey as well.

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5.26 km

Manuel Antonio Beach

Highlight • Beach

The early bird catches the worm! If you want to enjoy the beautiful beaches away from the tourist crowds, you should get up early and visit the national park as early as possible (note opening hours!)

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5.97 km

View of Isla Olocuita

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.18 km

Punta Catedral

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.11 km

Espadilla Sur Beach

Highlight • Beach

For me this is the most beautiful beach of the three in the park. No wood is carry on the sea and the sand is just great. We saw white-faced capuchin monkeys, aguitis, racoons and pelicans on the beachfront. But watch you belongings as the
Monkeys steal everything away.

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7.56 km

Mangrove Forest in Manuel Antonio National Park

Highlight • Forest

The mangrove swamp is home and shelter of local and foreign species. Here the roots of the mangrove protect and feed fishes, crustaceans, and molluscs.

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8.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.06 km

3.24 km

228 m

147 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

1.40 km

1.10 km

852 m

809 m

266 m

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Weather

Today

Thursday 23 July

28°C

24°C

96 %

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Comments

November 27, 2024,Costa Rica - Manuel Antonio Nationalpark

Instead of swimming, I walked the entire trail and the viewpoints. At 30°C and high humidity, it was a sweaty undertaking. But this time the rain didn't come until the evening.

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November 24, 2021,Manuel Antonio Nationalpark

Fantastic tour through the national park. Saw a few shy animals and loads of cheeky monkeys. In addition, a dreamlike landscape with a rainforest right by the sea. This is how one imagines a paradise.
However, the time is a bit confusing, because we were in the park for a full 8 hours.

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November 15, 2021,🇨🇷 Manuel-Antonio-NP

🇨🇷 The Manuel-Antonio Park experience starts 2km before the entrance: In the middle of the street, very self-confident pseudo-rangers stop you with self-printed national park signs and urge you to use the very last free parking space in front of the national park😱. If you drive past calmly, you will find a large parking lot 50m in front of the …

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January 7, 2024,Sentiero manuel antonio completo

beautiful beaches, different animals, but too many humans. even caught a sloth. Park at the chalo and pass all the squatters who try to block you in a heavy way. is worth.

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March 5, 2023,20230305 🇨🇷: Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Today there was an absolute highlight on the program, the Manuel Antonio National Park. It is the smallest, but probably also the most popular national park in Costa Rica. We were a bit worried about how crowded it would be, especially on a Sunday, but it was ok. Since we were early, we almost had the beach to ourselves. Unfortunately, …

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March 9, 2024,Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

In the Manuel Antonio National Park, the jungle nestles close to beautiful beaches with crystal-clear water. Swimming is allowed here, so be sure to pack your swimwear.

There are lots of cheeky capuchin monkeys, especially on the beach, who obviously enjoy throwing fruit and branches at tourists. It's funny to watch the lively bunch.

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October 14, 2024,Costa Rica NP Manuel Antonio 2024-10-14

Manuel Antonio National Park is very well developed and you can easily hike through it without a guide. You are not allowed to take food and plastic-packaged items such as water and sweets into the park. There are thorough checks. But there is a small kiosk in the park where you can get supplies. And then you set off through …

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October 28, 2024,Manuel Antonio National Park

Beautiful national park with lots of things to discover. You don't necessarily have to book a guide for a lot of money, you can easily explore the park on your own. And if there is a group with a guide somewhere, just stand there and you'll have the chance to see a sloth :D. All the other animals can be …

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