National Park wildlife walk (sloths + 4 monkey species)Essential
2- & 3-toed sloths, capuchins, endangered squirrel monkeys, howlers, coatis, toucans — reliably seen with a certified scope-guide.
mid-December–April GYG/Viator affiliate or host-IATA guide; park entry non-commissionable
Good to know
Is Manuel Antonio National Park open on Tuesday?
No — the park is closed every Tuesday, year-round including holidays. It is open Wednesday–Monday 07:00–16:00; adult entry is $18, children 2–12 $5, under-2 free, and advance online ticket purchase with your passport number is required — route the park visit Wed–Mon. · machupicchu.org, 2026-07-06
Can you see whales near Manuel Antonio?
Yes — nearby Marino Ballena / Uvita has two humpback seasons. Southern-Hemisphere humpbacks run Jul–Oct/Nov (peak Aug–Sep) and Northern-Hemisphere humpbacks Dec–Mar/Apr (peak Jan–Feb), a rare draw spanning both the green and dry seasons, ~45–60 min south by guided boat tour. · puravidamoms.com, 2026-07-06
Is Manuel Antonio good for a honeymoon?
Yes — it's one of Costa Rica's premier romance hubs. The cliffside-resort belt above the beach, led by adults-only Makanda by the Sea ~100 m above the ocean, defines the honeymoon identity, while Arenas del Mar is the only true beachfront luxury resort with two private beaches. · oyster.com, 2026-07-06
Can you really see sloths and monkeys at the beach?
Yes — it's one of very few places anywhere you reliably can. Two- and three-toed sloths, white-faced capuchins (on 90%+ of visits), the endangered Central American squirrel monkey, howlers, coatis and toucans all live inside a compact, walkable national park where the rainforest meets the sand. · adventuretourscostarica.com, 2026-07-06
What's the biggest safety risk in Manuel Antonio?
Pacific rip currents — the leading cause of tourist drowning in Costa Rica (over 80% of drownings), on mostly unguarded beaches. Swim only at guarded/flagged beaches — the guarded park cove of Playa Manuel Antonio is the calmest water and the only patrolled swim — heed red flags, never swim alone, and if caught, swim parallel to shore. · crie.cr, 2026-07-06
Are the monkeys a problem in the park?
They can be — capuchins, raccoons and coatis are bold and habituated and will raid open bags and grab food. Don't feed wildlife, keep food sealed and bags zipped, and don't leave belongings unattended on the beach. · adventuretourscostarica.com, 2026-07-06
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