• Manuel Antonio National Park - Our 3-hour guided tour starts with a brief overview of the facilities, trails, and beach areas we will explore. Recommendations will be tailored based on the season and the type of group attending the tour.

As previously mentioned, we will conduct the tour in the opposite direction (anti-clockwise) of the standard operators and guides. This approach allows us to walk with fewer people and less noise, focusing on the essence of the tour: observing local wildlife, learning about iconic tropical species, and, if possible, capturing great photos or videos.

Commonly spotted species include both types of sloths, monkeys, bats, agoutis, tree frogs, toucans, and even snakes.

• Playa Espadilla Sur - Since our tour follows the opposite direction, this will be the first beach you encounter, located at the end of the elevated boardwalk or Sendero Universal El Manglar. During the dry season (January to May), the waves at Playa Espadilla Sur can be very calm, but they can become rough with a strong “Backwash” on the steeper beach sandbars. Keep an eye out for sea turtle tracks on the beach, and if you’re fortunate, you might see baby sea turtles emerging from their nests. Showers and bathrooms are available for your convenience.
• Playa Manuel Antonio - Known as one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio Beach offers a stunning contrast of green, white, and blue, where the forest meets the beach and the ocean. It’s perfect for swimming with family members, older adults, or children. Showers and bathrooms are available for your convenience.

• Infants (ages 0-2) admitted free, but name and nationality required
• Professional certified bilingual tour guide
• Entry ticket, full names, passport numbers, and nationalities required at booking
• Hotel transportation included and customizable (if option selected)
• Use Swarovski Spotting scope for closer look at wildlife

• Single-use water bottle are prohibited. Please note the need to BRING YOUR OWN REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE

As advertised, we only operate private, custom tour options to give you the flexibility to choose and tailor the tour program that best suits your companion’s travel itinerary, or simply your boutique and travel style.

As experienced certified guides, our commitment and love for nature is the guiding principle to ensure that each visitor receives a memorable, educational and professional tour with the quality that you deserve and that we promote.

If you are not an extreme bird watcher, or just want to have a leisurely breakfast, we can always start the tour at 8:00 am, 9:00 am or even 10:00 am.

NOTE: We invite you to contact us in advance if you have any personal requests in mind (marriage proposal, birthday, etc.), specific animal species requests, or fun ideas to make your tour unique and exclusive to your group.

• Single-use plastics (plastic bags, straws, disposable water or soda bottles) are prohibited. Please note the need to BRING YOUR REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE for the hike.
• No food of any kind is allowed into the park. Visitors with a medical diet (children, pregnant women or diabetics) can bring peeled fruit, a sandwich or similar, prepared and packaged in a reusable container.
• Alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, cigars, vaporizers, lighters and sharp objects are not permitted in the national park.
• The use of drones, musical instruments, sound devices, flashlights, laser pointers, hunting and fishing equipment is not permitted in the national park.
• There are facilities available for use, those near the beach areas are equipped with dressing rooms and showers to rinse off (soap and shampoo are not permitted).
• The entrance ticket is VALID ONLY ONCE, you will not be able to re-enter if you leave the park. The national park is open from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Beach areas close at 3:00 pm.
• To protect the nesting sites of endangered sea turtles and iguanas, domestic pets, beach chairs, umbrellas, hammocks, beach balls, tents or any sports equipment (bicycles, surfboards, soccer, frisbee) are NOT permitted in Manuel Antonio National Park.
• It is recommended to wear closed shoes (tennis shoes or hiking boots) to participate in the tour. If you wish, bring sandals or flip-flops to wear on the beach.
• Wear light, breathable, neutral-colored clothing (shorts, T-shirts, tank tops, etc.) Don’t wear super bright colors, think about going unnoticed
• Don’t forget to bring sunscreen and insect repellent for the hike. Swimsuits, towels, and even snorkeling gear if you plan to stay on the national park beaches.
• Manuel Antonio National Park does not have official parking, instead there are several private parking areas available for ₡5,000/$10 per day (CASH ONLY) We recommend and work with Chalo Parking.Manuel Antonio National Park does not have official parking, instead there are several private parking areas available for ₡5,000/$10 per day (CASH ONLY) We recommend and work with Chalo Parking.
• Subject to favorable weather conditions; if canceled due to poor bad weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
• Please enjoy nature properly, do not touch or feed wild animals, stay on trails, read about poisonous snakes and poisonous trees located in the area, and do not collect shells, sand, or rocks.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.