{"id":6731,"date":"2010-07-27T10:49:44","date_gmt":"2010-07-27T14:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?page_id=6731"},"modified":"2025-07-24T08:56:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T12:56:57","slug":"manuel-antonio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/costa-rica-travel-tips\/manuel-antonio\/","title":{"rendered":"Manuel Antonio Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Manuel Antonio is one of Costa Rica\u2019s most popular beach towns. Everyone who comes to Costa Rica<\/a> visits Manuel Antonio \u2014 and for good reason. Located on the Pacific Coast, it’s a place where people come to vacation so you\u2019ll find very few cheap options here. Nevertheless, it’s worth a visit because it’s absolutely stunning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I first came here in 2004. Since then, it’s grown like crazy. The pristine beaches, soaring temperatures, and famous national park draw in hundreds of thousands of tourists per year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though it has more tourists than other towns, Manuel Antonio still has fabulous diving, a fun nightlife, a beautiful national park with plenty of wildlife, awesome beaches, and plenty of sport-fishing opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s not as tranquil as it used to be, I wouldn\u2019t skip visiting. There are still many hidden spots in the national park where you can escape the crowds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This travel guide to Manuel Antonio will give you the low down on everything you need to know to plan your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n