Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio
Attraction
4.6 (19863 reviews)
Expansive, coastal rainforest nature reserve sustaining rich wildlife & multiple marine species.
Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica
+506 2777 5185
Did You Know?
Annual Visitors
Manuel Antonio National Park welcomes approximately 150,000 visitors each year, making it one of the most popular national parks in Costa Rica.
Park Size
Despite its popularity, Manuel Antonio National Park is the smallest national park in Costa Rica, covering only 1,983 hectares of land.
European Discovery
The region was first explored by Europeans in 1519, when Herman Ponce de León, nephew of the famous explorer, founded the nearby towns of Manuel Antonio and Quepos.
Park Establishment
Manuel Antonio National Park was established in 1972 to protect its unique natural environment and prevent development and destruction of the area.
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