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Manuel Antonio National Park Description
(Local Name: Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio) While Manuel Antonio National Park is the smallest in the parks system at 683ha/1687ha, it is definitely one of the most popular. The park features attractive ocean views, hiking trails and diverse wildlife and tropical beaches. Created in 1972, Manuel Antonio protects this attractive landscape from the hotel development that has overtaken much of the surrounding area.

Several hiking trails lead through the forest and separate the beaches. There is a mangrove area and many scenic views of the Pacific Ocean from the trails. During low tide on one of the beaches, a semicircle of rocks is revealed that was arranged by pre-Columbian natives and believed to be a
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Hobbies & Activities category: Beach;  Scuba or snorkel opportunity;  Swimming & water activities;  Hiking opportunity;  National park;  Wildlife area, bird sanctuary
Cost
Adult6.00
All values are in local currency.
Tips
Only 600 people can visit the park during the week and 800 on weekends and holidays.
Go early in the morning midweek to avoid crowds.
Camping is prohibited.
Vehicles are prohibited in the park.
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