Manuel Antonio

Lonely PlanetAug 15

These four itineraries tap into all of the big things tiny Costa Rica offers, from water sports to beachside yoga retreats to mountain adventures.

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Parque Nacional Manuel AntonioSighthike through rainforest to pristine beaches
Elsewhere
Mercado CentralMarketSan José, Costa Ricastart any great day with a traditional breakfast
Teatro NacionalTheatreSan José, Costa Ricavisit after breakfast at Mercado Central
La ManchaCaféSan José, Costa Ricastop for a caffeine fix
Museo del JadeMuseumSan José, Costa Ricalearn about pre-Columbian history
Barrio EscalanteNeighborhoodSan José, Costa Ricastroll for dinner at a bistro and drinks
Tortuguero National ParkSightTortuguero, Costa Ricacruise canals in search of sloths, crocs, caimans
Asociación de Guías de TortugueroPlaceTortuguero, Costa Ricaorganization of certified guides offering tours
Volcán ArenalSightLa Fortuna, Costa Ricahike, bike, or horseback ride on its slopes
El Salto waterfallSightTilarán, Costa Ricastop for lunch, stretch legs, and take a dip
Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso MonteverdeSightMonteverde, Costa Ricahome to 425 species of birds
Finca Modelo EcológicaSightMonteverde, Costa Ricaclimb a giant strangler fig
Café de MonteverdeRestaurantMonteverde, Costa Ricatour a sustainable coffee farm
Río PacuareTrailPacuare, Costa Ricawild river rafting trip with Class III-IV rapids
Pacuare LodgeHotelPacuare, Costa Ricafabulous place for an overnight stay
Parque Nacional CahuitaNature reserveCahuita, Costa Ricamarvel at the vast variety of life
Playa CoclesSightPuerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Ricabeach for hopping

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