
Manuel Antonio is a small national park where the rainforest meets white sandy beaches and warm turquoise sea. Playful monkeys and sloths live in the trees right beside the shore.
It is famous for being one of the prettiest spots in the country, where you can swim, then walk a jungle trail in the same morning. Families adore watching the animals so close and safe.
The calm, shallow bays have soft sand and gentle waves, perfect for little swimmers and building sandcastles.
Slow sloths hang from branches and squirrel monkeys leap overhead, so keep your eyes up as you walk the trails.
Short, flat paths make it easy for young children to explore the forest and reach the beach without getting tired.