One of Costa Rica's most popular beaches, Playa Manuel Antonio frequently hosts parties and festivals, and it is an ideal destination for avid surfers.
Terrible beach Dirty and constantly hassled by locala to buy things. Offered druga contantly Restarants at the beach sell overpriced frozen rubbish. Avoid MA like the plague far nicer more hospit…Full review by Ross A
Mar 22, 2025
Had a nice walk along this beach! Beautiful spot, and watching the waves crashing was so pretty to see. Super hot, and not the coolest water but still worth visiting especially because there’s lots t…Full review by MikeFromRivalTown
Feb 7, 2025
we had just come from an eco lodge in the Oso Peninsula and realized we were spoiled by the jungle life and marine life. Manuel Antonio national park was nice but the tour was WAY over-rated. It wa…Full review by Compass522437
The website lists that the park is closed on Mondays. Is there a way to access the beach on a Monday? Thanks
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Not the spectacular beach that’s inside the park, no. However there’s still a pretty amazing public beach in Manuel Antonio which is accessible 24/7 and though busy, it’s not overly …
Not the spectacular beach that’s inside the park, no. However there’s still a pretty amazing public beach in Manuel Antonio which is accessible 24/7 and though busy, it’s not overly crowded.
Is this a suitable swimming beach for a family including a 9-year-old? Are there times of day when the waves and riptides are safer? Any other safe swimming beaches between there and Jaco? We will be in Jaco for a few days but plan on using it as a base.
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The beach at Manual Antonio is covered by life guards, that watch the water for signs of tip tides or swimmer in distress, and warns/rescues swimmers if they see a problem. We were …
The beach at Manual Antonio is covered by life guards, that watch the water for signs of tip tides or swimmer in distress, and warns/rescues swimmers if they see a problem. We were there during winter break, there was TONS of children of ALL ages (even toddlers). Waves were not bad as long as you didn't get out too deep. However, it is ocean, and they did call in some surfer/boggie boards on the day we were there because they saw signs of tip tide. However, it was out fairly deep (more than chest deep). You can bring food (but there are also venders on the beach) and you rent chairs/umbrellas if you need.
Hi. It’s not clear whether you can pack in your own food when visiting the beach. Is it not allowed or maybe just a bad idea because of the aggressive monkeys? Thanks.
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You can bring sealed drinks wrapped sandwiches while fruit (apples banana oranges) but no chips crackers cookies of any kind
Hello, could anyone tell me what the name of the hotel closest to this beach is? Thanks.
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Hotel Manuel Antonio, right across the street from the beach. Last hotel on the road into Manuel Antonio at the turn around. Clean and large rooms! We've stayed there twice.
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What are the best activities to do in Costa Rica Manuel Antonio beach?
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Top activities include exploring Manuel Antonio National Park, ziplining, horseback riding, white-water rafting, parasailing, surfing, snorkeling, and taking catamaran tours to see …
Top activities include exploring Manuel Antonio National Park, ziplining, horseback riding, white-water rafting, parasailing, surfing, snorkeling, and taking catamaran tours to see dolphins...
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