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Best tours and experiences in Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio combines Pacific beaches, tropical forest and remarkable wildlife in one compact destination. Explore the national park with a naturalist, cruise through mangroves, kayak calm waterways, sail at sunset, snorkel, surf or head inland for rafting and waterfall adventures.

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WHY VISIT

Experience Manuel Antonio, your way

  • Manuel Antonio National Park walks
  • Mangrove boat and kayak tours
  • Catamaran, dolphin and sunset sailing
  • Rafting, waterfalls, surf and canyoning
BEST FOR

Wildlife, beaches, ocean activities, families, couples and first-time visitors

PLAN YOUR VISIT

National park capacity and weekly opening schedules can affect availability, so reserve guided visits early. Ocean and wildlife conditions vary by season and time of day.

CURATED LOCAL EXPERIENCES

Things to do in Manuel Antonio

Compare 12 experiences from local hosts and save your favorites while you plan.

Park walks, mangroves & night wildlife in Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaNature

Park walks, mangroves & night wildlife

Hosted by Manuel Antonio National Park Tours

Rafting, waterfalls, hot springs & hikes in Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaAdventure

Rafting, waterfalls, hot springs & hikes

Hosted by Costa Rica Tropical Adventures

Mangrove kayaking & regional tours in Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaOcean

Mangrove kayaking & regional tours

Hosted by Manuel Antonio Expeditions

Kayak, SUP, surf, mangroves & fishing in Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaOcean

Kayak, SUP, surf, mangroves & fishing

Hosted by Kayak Manuel Antonio

Mangrove wildlife boat tour in Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaNature

Mangrove wildlife boat tour

Hosted by Mangrove Tours Manuel Antonio

Mangrove nature tours in Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaNature

Mangrove nature tours

Hosted by Manuel Antonio Mangrove Tours CR

Mangrove wildlife excursions in Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaNature

Mangrove wildlife excursions

Hosted by Mangrove Tour Manuel Antonio

Mangrove & wildlife experience in Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaNature

Mangrove & wildlife experience

Hosted by Mangrove Experience

Park, rafting & waterfall adventures in Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaAdventure

Park, rafting & waterfall adventures

Hosted by Costa Rica Manuel Antonio

Catamaran, dolphins, snorkeling & sunset in Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaOcean

Catamaran, dolphins, snorkeling & sunset

Hosted by Planet Dolphin

Canyoning & waterfall rappelling in Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaAdventure

Canyoning & waterfall rappelling

Hosted by Quepos Canyoning

Rafting, kayaking & canyoning in Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaAdventure

Rafting, kayaking & canyoning

Hosted by Amigos del Río

TRAVEL PLANNING

Frequently asked questions about Manuel Antonio

What are the best things to do in Manuel Antonio?

Top experiences include a guided national park walk, mangrove wildlife tour, catamaran cruise, kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, rafting and waterfall excursions.

Do I need a guide for Manuel Antonio National Park?

A guide is not always mandatory, but a trained naturalist can greatly improve wildlife sightings and help explain the forest ecosystem.

When should I book Manuel Antonio tours?

Book popular park and small-group experiences before arrival, especially for holiday periods and the drier months. Confirm meeting points and park entry arrangements with your host.

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