Why is Manuel Antonio National Park one of the smallest but most visited national parks in all of Costa Rica? Well, let me tell you. Imagine yourself transported to 1972. The community here fought hard to protect this area from development. They wanted to ensure that everyone could enjoy these incredible beaches and forests. And thank goodness they did! Manuel Antonio National Park may only span about 4,900 acres, but what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in sheer beauty and biodiversity. Where else can you stroll through a rainforest, then cool off in the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean, all in a few short steps? This park is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Look! There’s a brown-throated three-toed sloth, and over there, a Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth. And listen to the symphony of sounds from the howler, squirrel, and white-faced capuchin monkeys! But the wonders don’t stop there. Keep an eye out for the vibrant iguanas, perhaps even a crocodile lurking in the mangroves, and a kaleidoscope of birds, from toucans to parrots and everything in between. You are truly in for a treat here in Manuel Antonio National Park!
Manuel Antonio National Park
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