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Central Pacific

Manuel Antonio / Quepos

This well-known beach spot is located about 150 km south of Puntarenas on the Pacific coast. The place got famous thanks to the nearby Manuel Antonio National Park with its beautiful and wild beaches. It is one of the most visited national parks in Costa Rica and protects a large area of rainforest in which lots of animal species live, including the endangered Squirrel Monkeys. To allow nature some breathing time, the park is closed on Tuesdays, but you will also find an excellent 3 km long and bright sandy beach outside the park. Near the park entrance, some restaurants, souvenir shops and small luxury hotels form the tiny village of Manuel Antonio.

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Jacó / Carara / Esterillos / Parrita

The Pacific getaway Jacó is only a 1.4-hour drive away from San José. Thanks to its proximity to the capital, it is the favorite beach destination of the Costa Rican locals and therefore quite busy on the weekends and during the summer break (December – February). Countless hotels including multi-storied compounds, as well as vacation homes, restaurants, bars, clubs, casinos, supermarkets, and souvenir shops almost form their own city. The dark volcanic beach is around 6 km long and very wide. The quite powerful surf attracts water sports enthusiasts from around the world.

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Parque Nacional Marino Ballena

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Hacienda Barú Wildlife Refuge

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Manuel Antonio National Park

Manuel Antonio National Park

One of Costa Rica's most popular national parks is also one of its smallest. Manuel Antonio Natio...
Carara National Park

Carara National Park

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Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve

Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve

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