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Fifteen birds you have a realistic chance of seeing in and around Manuel Antonio National Park — including four found almost nowhere else on Earth — and which tour puts you in front of each one.

The four day trips worth leaving Manuel Antonio for — Corcovado, San Gerardo de Dota, Carara and the Damas mangroves. Real 2026 per-person prices and which one to pick if you only have one spare day.

Snakes in Manuel Antonio National Park are rarely seen on the trail. Here’s what’s actually there, why encounters are unlikely, and how a guide keeps the walk safe.

Coatis (pizotes) are one of the easiest mammals to spot in Manuel Antonio. Why they’re safe to watch, why you should never feed one, and where to find them.

The two iguana species you’ll see in Manuel Antonio, where they sun themselves, and why you should never feed one.

Which toucans live in Manuel Antonio, where they perch, and the hour that gives you the best shot at seeing one on the trail.

How to tell capuchin monkeys and endangered squirrel monkeys apart in Manuel Antonio National Park, and where each is more likely to appear.

The Damas Island mangroves are the best boat trip near Manuel Antonio — day and night. Real 2026 prices, what you see on each, and how the night version differs.

Four birdwatching tours run from Manuel Antonio — Playa del Rey, Esquipulas, Carara and San Gerardo de Dota. Real prices, what each one gets you, and which to pick for your list.

The hour you enter Manuel Antonio National Park decides what you see. A working guide’s breakdown of the morning window, the midday dead zone and what the night tour adds.