Local knowledge
Guidance from people who know Manuel Antonio, Quepos, park timing, and the questions travelers ask every day.
Local guides | Manuel Antonio & Quepos
Guided Manuel Antonio tours and custom Costa Rica vacation plans.
Book the national park with a local guide, explore Quepos adventures, or let us help you plan tours, lodging, transport, and wildlife experiences in one clear itinerary.
Park Specialists
Wildlife spotting, tickets guidance, and naturalist support.
Fast WhatsApp Help
Ask questions, confirm pickup, and coordinate details quickly.
Custom Plans
Tours, lodging, transport, and activities for your trip.
Clear booking flow
Send your request, receive a summary, and continue by WhatsApp so every detail is easy to review.
More than one tour
Plan the park, adventure activities, sport fishing, transport, and lodging support from one place.
Experiences
Choose your Manuel Antonio and Quepos experience.
Inside Manuel Antonio National Park, visits are walking-only with an official entrance ticket. These nearby Quepos, Damas Island, mountain, river, and ocean activities can be combined with your park day, often with multi-tour discounts.
Most requested
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour
Explore the park for about two hours with a local guide and professional spotting scope, then stay to enjoy the beach at your own pace.
- Duration
- About 2 hours plus beach time
- Meeting
- Park entrance or Donde Alex Restaurant
- Ideal for
- Families, couples, wildlife lovers
ATV Adventure
Ride through backroads, mountain views, rivers, and local landscapes around the Quepos area.
Check availabilityBrisas del Nara Mountain Horseback Riding
Ride through mountain scenery, rural trails, river views, and waterfall areas with a local operator near Quepos.
Check availabilityBeach Horseback Riding
A scenic beach ride near Damas Island with palms, ocean air, and sunset-style coastal views.
Check availabilityWhite Water Rafting
Add a river adventure with professional safety gear, rainforest scenery, and routes near the Quepos region.
Check availabilitySport Fishing Charters
Ask about inshore and offshore fishing options from Quepos, private charters, and custom dates.
Check availabilityMangrove & Wildlife Tours
Explore calm mangrove channels, wildlife, birds, monkeys, and nature near Damas Island.
Check availabilityJet Ski Adventure
A coastal water activity for travelers who want ocean views, warm weather, and an active add-on outside the park.
Check availabilityPrivate Transport & Custom Tours
Need pickup, a private itinerary, or a special plan for your group? Send the details and we will coordinate.
Check availability
Your park day, made simple
Meet your guide, discover the wildlife, then enjoy the beach.
For the guide-only option, meet at the park entrance or, if you arrive by car, at our usual meeting point at Donde Alex Restaurant. Parking there is $10 per vehicle for the full day and is paid separately.
- Approximately two hours with a local guide and spotting scope.
- Your guide's WhatsApp contact is sent before the tour.
- Stay inside the park afterward to enjoy the beach and trails.
Before you enter the park
Pack for the beach and leave restricted items behind.
Cream products only. Aerosols are not allowed.
What to bring
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen and insect repellent, cream only
- Towel and swimsuit
- Hat or cap
- ID or passport recommended
What not to bring
- Food or wildlife feed
- Single-use plastic bottles or plastic bags
- Speakers or drones
- Alcohol, cigarettes, or vapes
- Knives, flashlights, or aerosols of any kind
Real park experiences
The details are easier to see with a local guide.
Wildlife, rainforest trails, and one of Costa Rica's most memorable beaches, photographed by local guide and photographer Enderson Brando Fernández Durán.
Photo credit: Enderson Brando Fernández Durán, Manuel Antonio National Park guide and photographer. Images were taken inside the protected area.
Vacation planning
Custom tourism plans with lodging, transport, and tours.
If you want more than one activity, we can help you build a simple itinerary around your dates, budget, and travel style.
Nature Escape
Park guided tour, lodging guidance, pickup coordination, and optional sunset or beach time.
Family Adventure
A balanced plan with wildlife, easy adventure, family-friendly timing, and hotel support.
Adventure + Relax
Combine the park, ATV, horseback riding, fishing, mangroves, shuttles, and lodging options.
How booking works
A clear path from questions to confirmation.
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Choose your tour or plan
Tell us your dates, number of guests, hotel or pickup area, and what you want to experience.
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Send the booking request
The form sends your details by email and prepares a WhatsApp summary so nothing gets lost.
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Confirm by WhatsApp
We review availability, answer questions, and confirm the next steps directly with you.
Traveler knowledge
Answers before you book.
Do I need a guide for Manuel Antonio National Park?
A guide is strongly recommended if you want help spotting wildlife, understanding the trails, and making the most of your visit.
Is the park entrance included?
The $20 guide-only tour does not include the park ticket. The $60 complete option includes entrance, transportation, the guided tour, and fruit.
Can I stay at the beach after the tour?
Many visitors enjoy beach time after the guided walk. We can explain timing, what to bring, and how pickup works.
Do you arrange hotel pickup?
Pickup may be available depending on your location and tour. Include your hotel or pickup area in the request.
Can you build a package with lodging?
Yes. Share your travel dates, number of nights, budget, and preferred style so we can suggest a custom plan.
What happens if it rains?
Weather is part of the tropics. We review conditions, tour type, and safety before confirming the best plan for your day.
Where do I meet the guide?
Guide-only guests can meet at the park entrance. If you have a car, we usually meet at Donde Alex Restaurant, where all-day parking costs $10 per vehicle and is paid separately.
What is not allowed inside the park?
Do not bring food, speakers, drones, single-use plastic, alcohol, cigarettes, vapes, knives, flashlights, or aerosols. Sunscreen and repellent must be cream, not spray.
Book or request a plan
Send your details and continue by WhatsApp.
Use this form for guided tours, adventure activities, private requests, or vacation packages with lodging. Your confirmation page will create a WhatsApp message with the same details.