Your Guide to Manuel Antonio Beach & National Park
When I started planning our trip to Costa Rica, I quickly learned that Manuel Antonio National Park was a must for our Costa Rica itinerary. The city of Manuel Antonio is one of the most popular destinations in the country, but no visit would be complete without visiting the national park–especially for first-time visitors. Visiting Manuel Antonio beach and park is truly one of the best things to do in Costa Rica. Nestled on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast, Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the country’s most beloved natural treasures. Despite being one of the smallest national parks in Costa Rica, it’s arguably the most popular — thanks…
Best Hotels in Manuel Antonio
The Best Hotels in Manuel Antonio: Where to Stay in Paradise We just returned from an amazing trip in Costa Rica, where we split our time between La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio. You can see our entire 8-day itinerary for that trip here (it was pretty amazing!). We ended up renting a house in on the second leg of our trip. But if you prefer to stay in a hotel versus a house in Manuel Antonio, I have you covered. I’ve listed out the best hotels in Manuel Antonio, no matter what type of getaway you’re seeking. Staying in Manuel Antonio puts you within walking distance to many shops, restaurants…
Costa Rica Travel Itinerary
Pura Vida: Our Family’s Costa Rica Travel Itinerary from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio We just returned from the most amazing trip ever. We spent 8 nights in Costa Rica with our family of 5 and another family of 4. I spent months planning out this trip and had high expectations, and yet it somehow still exceeded them every single day. Here’s our exact Costa Rica travel itinerary that you can copy or modify as you see fit. I’ll share what I would change if I were to do it again as well. The kids with us ranged in age from 5 to 13, and everybody was able to do…
Discover Costa Rica: Best Places to Visit for Adventure and Relaxation
The Best Places To Go in Costa Rica: A Guide to Paradise Costa Rica is somewhere I have always wanted to visit. When it finally got time to plan my dream trip there, I was a bit overwhelmed with deciding where to stay. Part of me simply wanted to stay in one of the many all-inclusive resorts to make life easy. But when I really pictured what I wanted my vacation to look like, it didn’t include simply hanging at the pool all day. I wanted to explore and really see it all. So I decided to explore a few different regions so I could really see more of what…













