Tips for Visiting the Beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park

Manuel Antonio National Park has quite a reputation. It’s the smallest national park in Costa Rica, consisting of 1,700 acres of land and over 130,000 acres of water. Don’t let the size fool you though, it has been rated as one of 12 most beautiful national parks by Forbes in 2011 and is one of the most visited parks in the country.

For anybody who is coming to visit Costa Rica and wants to see wildlife and beautiful beaches, Manuel Antonio has to be on their list of places to go. It’s also one of the best places in Costa Rica for first time visitors due to its easy accessibility, conveniences and because you can experience both jungle, beach and wildlife.

If you’re planning on visiting, here are our Manuel Antonio National Park travel tips so you can get the most out of this small national park.

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About Manuel Antonio National Park

This park was established back in 1972 when Costa Rica decided to…