Manuel Antonio Tour FAQ
Most tours here fit easily into a single day. Guided park walks start from $23 and last roughly two hours, while catamaran cruises, zipline runs and rafting trips fill a morning or afternoon. Nearly every listing on this site offers free cancellation, so you can reserve ahead and still shift plans if rain rolls in. These are the questions travelers ask most before they book.
How much does a tour in Manuel Antonio cost?
Guided tours range from $23 per person for a group park walk to $158.20 for the six hour zipline and canyoning combo.
How much are Manuel Antonio National Park tickets?
Foreign adults pay $18.08 including IVA, children 2 to 12 pay $5.65 including IVA, and under 2s enter free. Nationals and residents pay 1,600 colones for adults, 500 colones for children 6 to 12, and over 65s are free with ID.
What are the Manuel Antonio National Park hours?
The park is open Wednesday to Monday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
What is the rainiest month in Manuel Antonio?
September, with about 544.3 mm of rain on the Quepos climate record, followed closely by October at about 533.5 mm. The park is at its quietest then.
What should you pack for a Manuel Antonio tour?
A small daypack with closed-toe shoes, a refillable water bottle, reef-safe sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, a light rain layer and cash for gratuities and excluded fees, plus your online park ticket and identity document if the tour enters the park.
How long is the drive from San Jose to Manuel Antonio?
The park lies 157 km, about 97 miles, south of San Jose, with the final 7 km on the single Quepos to Manuel Antonio road. Drive time varies with traffic, season and stops.