Manuel Antonio Vacation Rentals

Your vacation rental in Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio is blessed by nearby beaches, combining a party atmosphere with crystal clear water and sugar-soft sand. Close to your villa, the country's premier national park offers pristine stretches of emerald jungle, packed with exotic species.

Ancient turtle traps and monkeying around

Archaeologists working in the area consider the semicircle of rocks poking up from the sand at Playa Manuel Antonio to be an ancient trap laid by indigenous people. Turtles would be caught in a pool, unable to swim out as the tide retreated down the beach.

Take the KSTR Monkey Tour to see these critters in full swing. Expert guides explain the complex ecosystem and offer enthraling insights into the behavior of the monkeys, as well as offer information about local conservation efforts.

Party on the beach

La Playita, situated beyond a rocky outcrop of coast, is one of the best LGBT-friendly beaches in all of Costa Rica. The beach is free as it sits outside the nearby parkland, but it is inaccessible around high tide.

Close by, Jaco Beach has some of the best nightlife in the region. Come to Jaco Blu for reggae nights around the pool, and surfing contests at Playa Hermosa are followed by DJ sets. Why not try salsa dancing at Bambu Jam? Don't leave without partying at Quepos's hopping nightclub.

Experience Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio is heaven on earth for wildlife. Monkeys play, sloths hang, and bright tropical birds flutter through the trees. Bask like the native iguanas in the sunshine, or take a dip in the brilliant blue water before continuing your exploration of this 20 square kilometer park.

Watch the brown boobys and pelicans at Sendero Punta Catedral. This isthmus has the best beaches in the park. Playa Manuel Antonio and Espadilla Sur offer sublime views, crystal clear water, and shady spots for cooling off in.

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