Planning to visit Costa Rica’s most famous national park? Here is exactly how to buy your Manuel Antonio Park tickets online in 2026 — without falling for the scammers near the entrance.

Official ticket prices (2026)

Manuel Antonio National Park tickets are sold exclusively by SINAC, the government parks authority. Current entrance fees:

  • Adults (foreign visitors): $18.08 USD
  • Children (ages 2–12): $5.65 USD
  • Children under 2: free

These are the only official prices. Anyone charging more at the gate is not authorized.

How to buy tickets online — step by step

  1. Go to the official SINAC site: serviciosenlinea.sinac.go.cr
  2. Create a user account (email + password).
  3. Select Manuel Antonio National Park and your visit date.
  4. Enter each visitor’s passport number — this is required and checked at the entrance.
  5. Pay by card and save the PDF/QR confirmation.

The park is closed on Tuesdays and open 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM every other day, including holidays.

Why your passport number matters

The park registers every visitor by passport for capacity control. Make sure the name and number match your travel document exactly, or you may be turned away.

The easier option: let your guide handle it

The SINAC website can be slow, only takes a limited daily capacity, and sells out in high season. On a guided tour, your entrance ticket is included — your guide — Jason Solano Zamora — buys and carries the tickets, so you skip the website entirely. You also get a certified bilingual naturalist, professional telescopes, and hotel transport.

Watch out for scammers

Near the park entrance, people dressed like rangers may try to sell you "tickets," parking, or tours at inflated prices. They are not official. Buy tickets only on the SINAC site or book a legitimate guided tour in advance.

Plan the rest of your visit

Ready to skip the hassle? Book your guided tour today — tickets included.