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Popular places to visit
Manuel Antonio Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Manuel Antonio Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Manuel Antonio. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Biesanz Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Biesanz Beach during your travels in Manuel Antonio? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Playa Espadilla
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Espadilla during your trip to Quepos? Wander the beautiful beaches and lush rainforests in the area.
Marina Pez Vela
Explore the waterfront in Quepos with a trip to Marina Pez Vela. Wander through the beautiful beaches and lush rainforests in this family-friendly area.
Cascada El Salto
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cascada El Salto during your travels in Quepos. Wander the beautiful beaches and lush rainforests in the area.
Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Quepos. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Manuel Antonio Park – Guided Nature & Wildlife Tour with transportation
Manuel Antonio Canopy Tour - Longest Twin Zip Line in Central America
Rancho Típico Don Juan, Horseback Riding tour
Manuel Antonio National Park Wildlife Tour
Manuel Antonio: Boat Mangrove Tour to See Animals
2-3-Hour Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour
Top hotels in Valle Pura Vida
Oasis Diverse Adult Retreat.
The resort was wonderful. Small, but enough for our needs. Very quiet too, which was perfect. We spent most of our time in the hot tub. Stephan was helpful to provide info for our time in Manuel Antonio and made a great breakfast. Thanks again!
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
DAR LAMIA
One of the best hotels I’ve been too. The customer service was amazing. Would totally stay again.
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025
Riverside Bungalows
Beautiful grounds
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
La Mariposa Hotel
We have stayed in the area several times before, further down the road by Playa Biesanz, and remembered passing La Mariposa on our way to town, so this trip decided to give it a try. It’s conveniently located near shops and restaurants but is still quiet enough to have plenty of wildlife on the property. ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio
Clean room, very friendly and helpful staff. Impressed by the hot breakfast, great variety. The breakfast restaurant has a great view of the ocean and rainforest by the beach. Very cozily decked up for the holidays! The guest service staff were very helpful. They helped us with day tours booking ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Parador Nature Resort and Spa
We had an incredible time at Parador Nature Resort and Spa. The property is beautiful and surrounded by wildlife — we saw monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and so much nature right on the grounds. The pool was fantastic, and the hot tub area was extra hot (which we loved after long days exploring). The staff ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Valle Pura Vida
El Cerro
If you're spending some time in El Cerro, Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Rancho Tipico don Juan are top sights worth seeing.
Manuel Antonio
The stunning beaches and idyllic natural landscape are just a few highlights of Manuel Antonio. Make a stop by Biesanz Beach or Playa Espadilla while you're exploring the area.
