Lanie & Kyle
Things To Do
GUIDED PARK TOUR
Voted one of the world’s best national parks! Hike through the park with a bilingual guide, learning about the history as well the amazing diverse wildlife and fauna as you hike. The tour lasts 3 to 3 ½ hrs long but you can plan to stay and swim at one of the 3 beaches for the rest of the day. Cost $46 including transportation and entrance fees.
CANOPY TOUR
Soar high above the treetops with the monkeys. Choose the tour suits you best, a few hours on the lines or a ¾ day. Cost $75 - $85 per person including transportation and gear. Some tours include lunch.
WATERFALL TOUR
Take a full day and explore 4 beautiful waterfalls with natural swimming holes and down the coast in this “Off The Beaten Path” tour. Otherwise, opt for a shorter 6 hour tour with a hike and visit Naucaya Falls, just 45 minutes south of Manuel Antonio. Both tours include transportation, snacks and water. Full day includes lunch. Cost $125 for Naucaya or $130 full day. Private tours available upon request for extra fee. Min 4 people.
SPORT FISHING
Famous for its world class sport fishing, Quepos hosts the Billboard World fishing championships yearly. Sailfish, blue / black Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Snook, Red Snapper to list of few found in the immediate area. Inshore, offshore, 1/2 day, full day, shared boat, private boat options available. Please reach out to request quote.
KAYAKING
One of the more unique Manuel Antonio tours you can do is a kayaking excursion to Damas Island. You’ll get a chance to visit the largest mangrove ecosystem in Central America, home to a variety of unique animals such as boa constrictors, anteaters, and capuchin monkeys. Sea kayaking is also available and you can paddle the coastline to see its breathtaking cliffs and beautiful rock formations.Tour times depends on tide and starts at $69 per person.
LA IGUANA CHOCOLATE TOUR
One of the most delicious tours near Manuel Antonio is the La Iguana Chocolate tour. The Salazar Garcia family has been farming a four hectare (10 acre) plot in the mountains of Mastatal for nearly 30 years and recently started focusing on cacao. They grow some of the very best bean-to-bar organic chocolate, flavoring it with fruits and spices that come straight from the farm. Cost: $20. Travel time: 2 hours.
WHITE WATER RAFTING
Splash through Manuel Antonio’s canyons, paddle down its thrilling chutes and observe the surroundings of waterfalls and primary rainforest. With 3 rivers to choose from and rapids ranging from Class III to Class V, there are options available for everyone! Enjoy a half or full day adventure of pure action. Includes breakfast, snacks and lunch. Cost $75 per person and up depending on tour.
SURF LESSONS
Start out on the beach with basic instruction before heading into the water Cost $70 per person for 3hr lesson. Surf board rental available for $15 per person for 3 hours.
BIESANZ BEACH
This is hands down the best free thing to do in Manuel Antonio. You have to walk for about ten minutes through a rocky path (bring hiking sandals!), but once you arrive, the beach is yours for the taking. There aren’t many tourists due to its somewhat hidden location, but there are a fair amount of locals. There are a couple of vendors set up from whom you can rent beach umbrellas, chairs, snorkels, paddleboards, and more. There’s also a nearby stand selling a variety of snacks, drinks, and even ceviche. Plus, all the rentals are very inexpensive.