Manuel Antonio Park Guided Tours – Frequently Asked Questions

Our guided tours start at $60 per adult and $40 per child, including park entrance tickets, a certified bilingual naturalist guide and professional telescope use. Private tours are available from $85 per adult and $63 per child.

Park entrance tickets, a bilingual certified naturalist guide, professional Swarovski telescope use, and one-way transportation from hotels in Manuel Antonio and Quepos. Every booking also includes a $2 donation per person to Kazan Karate for Kids, a local program sponsoring children in Manuel Antonio.

A minimum of 2 hours inside the park spotting wildlife with your guide, plus free time to enjoy the beaches inside the park afterwards. Most guests spend 4 to 5 hours total.

White-faced capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, endangered squirrel monkeys, two-toed and three-toed sloths, iguanas, agoutis, coatis, raccoons and more than 350 species of birds.

Yes. Park capacity is limited by SINAC and tickets sell out fast, especially from December to April. We recommend booking at least 2 to 3 days in advance.

Maximum 8 people per guide. Small groups mean more time at the telescope, more questions answered and a truly personalized experience.

Yes, one-way transportation from hotels in the Manuel Antonio and Quepos area is included in every guided tour.

Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, water, swimsuit, towel and your camera. Please note: no food, pets or drones are allowed inside the national park.

Absolutely. The main trails are easy-access and our guides adapt the pace for all ages. Kids love seeing monkeys and sloths through the telescope.

The park stays open and the animals remain active — the rainforest is magical in the rain. We provide rain ponchos and the tour continues as planned.
Manuel Antonio National Park wildlife

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