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Manuel Antonio Tour: Park Tickets Required
4.9
235 Ratings
Quepos
Experience the best of Manuel Antonio with Mauro’s group and private tours. Buy tickets online from SINAC and secure your spot in the limited capacity park. Transportation options available.
Experience the best of Manuel Antonio with Mauro’s group and private tours. Buy tickets online from SINAC and secure your spot in the limited capacity park. Transportation options available.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Official Guide Costa Rica - This is the meeting point and the location of the recommended parking area. From here, the group will set off to the national park.
- Manuel Antonio National Park - The group will explore the main trails of Costa Rica’s premier national park, Manuel Antonio Park, to discover the diverse wildlife and fascinating…
- Official Guide Costa Rica - This is the meeting point and the location of the recommended parking area. From here, the group will set off to the national park.
- Manuel Antonio National Park - The group will explore the main trails of Costa Rica’s premier national park, Manuel Antonio Park, to discover the diverse wildlife and fascinating plants that thrive in the various ecosystems of this Humid Tropical Forest.
Along the journey, participants will have the opportunity to observe a variety of animals in their natural environment, including sloths, monkeys, iguanas, birds, spiders, frogs, and snakes, as well as numerous insects. The guide will use an Ultra HD SWAROVSKI SCOPE to capture stunning photos and videos of the wildlife.
- Playa Manuel Antonio - After approximately two hours of hiking, there will be a brief pause to recharge before reaching the beach. Here, the group will search for the final animals of the hike and discuss the intriguing features of Cathedral Point, which links two of Costa Rica’s finest beaches.
- Playas Gemelas - Playa Gemelas is an additional option to explore. The guide will highlight other trails on a map for those who wish to return independently, or participants can choose to return with the guide.
- Playa Espadilla Sur - At the conclusion of the tour, there are three beach options for hiking, swimming, and exploration. Espadilla Sur is an excellent choice.
What's Included
- Certified Naturalist Guide
- ATX SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL SPOTTING SCOPE
- Wildlife Pictures and Videos
- Phone Adapter
- Cleaning Protocol
- Certified Naturalist Guide
- ATX SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL SPOTTING SCOPE
- Wildlife Pictures and Videos
- Phone Adapter
- Cleaning Protocol
What's Not Included
- National Park Ticket ($18.10 pax).
- Parking lot (5000 colones)
- National Park Ticket ($18.10 pax).
- Parking lot (5000 colones)
Additional Information
- Ensure park tickets are secured before booking this tour, and verify availability for December, January, February, March, and April.
- Tickets must be purchased online through the SINAC website.
- The park has a daily capacity of 2,000 tickets, so they may sell out quickly. Please purchase them as soon as possible.
- Bringing food, alcoholic beverages,…
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Ensure park tickets are secured before booking this tour, and verify availability for December, January, February, March, and April.
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Tickets must be purchased online through the SINAC website.
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The park has a daily capacity of 2,000 tickets, so they may sell out quickly. Please purchase them as soon as possible.
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Bringing food, alcoholic beverages, or cigarettes is prohibited.
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The parking lot next to “Donde Alex Restaurant” at the meeting point is the recommended place to leave your car. (Parking is not included)
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Tour options with transportation are available only in the Quepos & Manuel Antonio area.
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Depending on availability, your tour guide may be Mauro or another certified guide.
Location
Official Guide Costa Rica
Our operation center office located on your left 50 meters before the park entrance and right next to Donde Alex Restaurant will be our meeting point. There’s located the safest parking lot in case you’re driving a car. It cost 5000 colones for the whole day. Please try to avoid all the scammers.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(235 Ratings)
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O5155bgjustinl
Apr 21, 2026
He’s an amazing guide. We had such a great experience. Highly recommended. - We had an amazing time. He is a fantastic guide. I highly recommend him.
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Amanda_w
Apr 17, 2026
Excellent guide! - We were on the fence about hiring a guide, but are so glad that we went with Mauro! He immediately pointed out all kinds of animals we never would have found otherwise. He also gave us excellent advice about where to park our car by the park to avoid all the aggressive scammers. Could not be more pleased with our tour and would gladly hire him again!
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Excursion06030522539
Apr 3, 2026
Mauro is awesome! - Mauro was an excellent guide! Super knowledgeable, personable, and positive. We learned so much on our tour with him. And pre-tour communication was excellent as well. Highly recommend!
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Tommy_p
Mar 21, 2026
Manuel Antonio with Dylan - Our family took a hike with Dylan Corvales. He was one of a kind! Great energy, knowledge and humor. Our daughters got to see all kinds of incredible wildlife and learn about the local terrain. He gave us as much time as we needed to take second looks at different species that we definitely would not have found without him. Dylan’s passion and enthusiasm for nature is contagious. He positively impacted our lives with his beautiful outlook on life. We’d definitely recommend Dylan for any tour! Pura vida!
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Matt_g
Feb 23, 2026
Diego was a superb guide!... - Diego was a superb guide! We were in a group of 10 and he made sure everyone had their chance to see each of the animals through the scope. He took great photos and answered all of our questions.
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754mar_ajes_sg
Feb 21, 2026
Visit with Mauro highly recommended. - A guided tour necessary to see animals, otherwise, it is difficult to see them. Mauro good professional and very attentive.
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631frederiqueb
Feb 21, 2026
Amazing experience of Manuel Antonio Park thanks to our Tour with Mauro! - Mauro met our family of 4 first thing in the morning and helped us access Manuel Antonio Park with ease (we had bought our own tickets ahead of time). He then expertly guided us through the Reserve spotting and teaching us all about the wildlife we would definitely have missed without him. He was extremely well informed and deeply caring and passionate about this magical place. The forest came alive in a whole new way for us as he pointed out everything from nesting hummingbirds to sleeping Howler monkeys. We learned so much about the flora and fauna of this beautiful place and really enjoyed ourselves. If you are looking for the best way to experience all that Manual Antonio Park has to offer I highly recommend that you sign up for a tour with Mauro.
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Melissa_w
Feb 11, 2026
Amazing Guide Makes an Amazing Time - We saw lots of animals that we wouldn’t have spotted on our own! Mop was our guide, and he was great! He was energetic, knowledgeable and had a sixth sense to spot animals. The equipment he had was top notch, and he shared the amazing photos of the animals we saw. I highly recommend this tour!
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Markh9
Feb 8, 2026
Great morning with Mauro Jimenez birding in Manuel Antonio NP - Excellent guide, great English speaker, really knows his animals and birds. We are fairly serious birders and we appreciated his keen eye, ear and knowledge. We are bringing home great photos thanks to his skill with the telescope and the ability to take cell phone pictures through the eye piece of the scope; sloths, monkeys, reptiles, frogs and of course birds.
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Sebastian_s
Jan 8, 2026
Great tour - Very knowledgeable, friendly guide with excellent English. We were lucky to spot some snakes, sloth, and other animals.
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