One of Costa Rica's most popular beaches, Playa Manuel Antonio frequently hosts parties and festivals, and it is an ideal destination for avid surfers.
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Apr 4, 2025
The most popular beach in the national park. Pretty crowded. The plus, all the animals near the beach: monkeys, sloths, multitude of birds.Full review by RudySzymon
Mar 24, 2025
Terrible beach Dirty and constantly hassled by locala to buy things. Offered druga contantly Restarants at the beach sell overpriced frozen rubbish. Avoid MA like the plague far nicer more hospit…Full review by Ross A
Mar 22, 2025
Had a nice walk along this beach! Beautiful spot, and watching the waves crashing was so pretty to see. Super hot, and not the coolest water but still worth visiting especially because there’s lots t…Full review by MikeFromRivalTown
The website lists that the park is closed on Mondays. Is there a way to access the beach on a Monday? Thanks
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Not the spectacular beach that’s inside the park, no. However there’s still a pretty amazing public beach in Manuel Antonio which is accessible 24/7 and though busy, it’s not overly …
Not the spectacular beach that’s inside the park, no. However there’s still a pretty amazing public beach in Manuel Antonio which is accessible 24/7 and though busy, it’s not overly crowded.
Is this a suitable swimming beach for a family including a 9-year-old? Are there times of day when the waves and riptides are safer? Any other safe swimming beaches between there and Jaco? We will be in Jaco for a few days but plan on using it as a base.
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There were lifeguards there constantly warning of riptides. The water is shallow for some time and our 5-11 year olds all had a blast! Definitely didn’t go deep.
Hi. It’s not clear whether you can pack in your own food when visiting the beach. Is it not allowed or maybe just a bad idea because of the aggressive monkeys? Thanks.
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You can pack food in but ya monkeys lol. We didn't eat in the park but the restaurants nearby have monkey hour because they will steal things off your table your head and the fruit …
You can pack food in but ya monkeys lol. We didn't eat in the park but the restaurants nearby have monkey hour because they will steal things off your table your head and the fruit out of your drinks. Just have one person sit by your stuff at all times is the advice we got. They are adorable though.
Hello, could anyone tell me what the name of the hotel closest to this beach is? Thanks.
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It is not difficult to get from any of the hotels to the beach on the bus or even walking. The nicer hotels are not right next to the beach. They are up the hill. We stayed at the Hotel Costa …
It is not difficult to get from any of the hotels to the beach on the bus or even walking. The nicer hotels are not right next to the beach. They are up the hill. We stayed at the Hotel Costa Verde which was wonderful. There are others. If you can find a map of the area with the hotels indicated try looking at the ones a few thousand feet up the hill.
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What are the best activities to do in Costa Rica Manuel Antonio beach?
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Top activities include exploring Manuel Antonio National Park, ziplining, horseback riding, white-water rafting, parasailing, surfing, snorkeling, and taking catamaran tours to see …
Top activities include exploring Manuel Antonio National Park, ziplining, horseback riding, white-water rafting, parasailing, surfing, snorkeling, and taking catamaran tours to see dolphins...
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