Plan your day in Manuel Antonio, from the entrance to the forest and beaches.
Choose your next step
Use the guides below to plan a route, pack for the rainforest or prepare a family visit. For travel stories and the full article collection, visit the Wakoo Field Journal.
Manuel Antonio Park Guide
Manuel Antonio Park Trails: Complete Hiking Guide (2026)
Distance, difficulty, beaches and wildlife along the park’s main trails.
Manuel Antonio Park Guide
What to Wear and Pack for Manuel Antonio National Park
A local guide’s packing list, park restrictions and practical rainforest advice.
Manuel Antonio Park Guide
Manuel Antonio Park with Kids: Complete Family Guide
Easy trails, wildlife children love and how to keep a family visit comfortable.
Manuel Antonio Park Guide
How to Get to Manuel Antonio National Park
Driving, shuttles, public buses and domestic flights from San José.
Manuel Antonio Park Guide
Manuel Antonio Park Tickets: How to Buy Online
SINAC tickets, passport requirements, timed entry and what to prepare.
Manuel Antonio Park Guide
Do You Need a Guide for Manuel Antonio National Park?
An honest comparison of independent and guided visits.