Manuel Antonio

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See. Espadilla Beach A beautiful beach near the entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park.

Eat. El Wagon Enjoy Hebrew National hot dogs, burgers, and wood-fired pizza. Barba Roja Famous for its nachos and spectacular views. El Avion Offers good value and a large menu.

Stay. Arenas del Mar Hotel A sustainable hotel with views of Manuel Antonio National Park and access to two pristine beaches. Mono Azul A hotel option for a standard room stay. Los Altos Beach Resort & Spa A luxury resort option.

Condé Nast TravelerSep 8, 2026

7 Best Places in Costa Rica for Surfing, Sloth Sightings, and Tico Cuisine

Where the adventures are as various as the flora and fauna

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Manuel Antonio National ParkSightdense populations of sloths, monkeys, toucans
Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest ResortHotelluxury, views, and direct beach access
Makanda by the SeaHotelromantic, adults-only, design-forward, boutique hotel
Elsewhere
Monteverde Cloud Forest ReserveSightMonteverde, Costa RicaNamed after the nearby town of Monteverde and founded in 1972, the Reserve consists of over 10,500 hectares of cloud…
Hotel BelmarHotelMonteverde, Costa RicaSwiss-style chalet in the middle of the cloud forest
Playa GuionesSightNosara, Costa Ricaone of the most consistent beach breaks on the planet
La Fortuna WaterfallSightLa Fortuna, Costa Ricaa 200-foot cascade you can swim right up to
Tabacón Thermal Resort & SpaHotelLa Fortuna, Costa Ricaoriginal hot springs resort with a natural river
The Springs Resort & SpaHotelLa Fortuna, Costa RicaEighteen thermal pools terraced into a hillside
Tierra MagnificaHotelNosara, Costa Ricastunning views and one of the best restaurants
Sendero NosaraHotelNosara, Costa Ricaquick access to the beach and the heart of town
Silvestre NosaraHotelNosara, Costa Ricahalf hotel, half condo, featuring luxe rooms
Rico Tico Jungle GrillRestaurantQuepos, Costa Ricaoutdoor deck overlooking the treetops
Poás VolcanoSightSan José, Costa RicaIt has erupted 40 times since 1828, with a strong eruption in April 2017—causing the evacuation of visitors and…
Gold MuseumMuseumSan José, Costa Ricaexplore the city's arts and culture
National TheaterSightSan José, Costa Ricaresplendent 1897 theater
Hotel Grano De OroHotelSan José, Costa Ricaluxurious converted mansion in the heart of downtown
InterContinental Costa RicaHotelSan José, Costa Ricaquick access to best restaurants and shopping
Finca Rosa BlancaHotelSan José, Costa Ricaworking coffee plantation with gorgeous architecture
Irazú VolcanoSightSan José, Costa Rica
Santa Elena ReserveTrailMonteverde, Costa Rica
Curi-Cancha ReserveTrailMonteverde, Costa Rica

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Lonely PlanetAug 15

Where to see wildlife in Costa Rica

Follow this guide to see the most captivating wildlife in Costa Rica, from endangered tapirs to elusive jaguars.

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Manuel Antonio National ParksSight
Elsewhere
Sloth Watching TrailAttractionLa Fortuna, Costa RicaJoin our sloth watching trail in La Fortuna, Costa Rica: guided rainforest walk near Arenal Volcano spotting 4‑6 wild…
Jaguar Rescue CenterSightPuerto Viejo, Costa RicaThe center is dedicated to the rehabilitation of mistreated, injured, orphaned, and/or confiscated animals.
La Perica Sloth GardenSightLa Palma, Costa RicaFamily-run reserve for seeing sloths.
Divine DolphinPlaceDrake Bay, Costa RicaSpecialized tour operator with marine biologist guides.
Corcovado National ParkSightLa Palma, Costa RicaBest chance to see Baird's tapir on trails.
Santa Ana National ParksSightSan José, Costa RicaMay see jaguars in lagoons, rainforests, wetlands.
Centro de Rescate y Santuario Las PumasSightCañas, Costa RicaCares for two jaguars that can't be returned to wild.
Los Santos areaNeighborhoodSan Gerardo de Dota, Costa RicaQuieter experience for spotting hummingbirds.
CorcovadoSightLa Palma, Costa RicaMonkeys are ubiquitous in this national park.
Tortuguero National ParksSightTortuguero, Costa Rica
Caño IslandSightPuntarenas, Costa Rica
Golfo DulceSightPuntarenas, Costa Rica
La Paz Waterfall GardensSightSan José, Costa Rica
Mistico ParkAttractionLa Fortuna, Costa Rica
Miriam's QuetzalsPlaceSan Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica
Quinta Galeon LodgeHotelSan Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica

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Lonely PlanetAug 15

4 Classic Itineraries for Costa Rica

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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