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Popular places to visit

Playa Espadilla
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Espadilla during your trip to Manuel Antonio? 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 romantic area.
Cascada El Salto
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cascada El Salto during your travels in Manuel Antonio.
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.
La Culebra Waterfall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at La Culebra Waterfall during your travels in Manuel Antonio. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.
Playa Puerto Escondido
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Puerto Escondido during your trip to Manuel Antonio? Wander the beautiful beaches and lush rainforests in the area.
Things to do

Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour

Manuel Antonio Canopy Tour - Longest Twin Zip Line in Central America

Mangrove Boat Tour Damas Island, Manuel Antonio

Whitewater Rafting Savegre Class II-III plus Waterfall Manuel Antonio

2-3-Hour Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour
Top hotels in Valle Pura Vida

Oasis Diverse Adult Retreat.
It's clear why this place keeps getting great reviews. Excellent location - the bus stop at the end of the street means everywhere from the park to Quepos town is only 10 minutes away. But far enough out that it feels like another world, with just the jungle sounds for company. I also loved the aesthetic ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Casa Lamia
Very nice little hotel, great for stays where you will spend most of the time outside. We had some slightly noisy neighbors one night but not sure if it was other guests or just noisy neighbors from around the hotel’s vicinity.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Riverside Bungalows
The bungalows were wonderful. Spacious and a nice private outdoor space for relaxing. Staff were attentive and friendly. There is routinely wildlife around. We saw scarlet macaws, toucans, monkeys and lizards. Would absolutely recommend.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

Casas Guaney
Great location clean & the owner was friendly & helpful!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio
This hotel was the best, the view the staff and most important the experience. There was monkey everywhere in our balcony in the pool at the breakfast restaurant.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Parador Nature Resort and Spa
Excellent service with great environment?
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
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.


