Delight yourself with one of the Central Pacific's most tresured locations for a full day of fun at the beach and around town.

Arriving at noon, follow the winding curves up from Quepos to connect with the skyscraping hills above Manuel Antonio National Park, overlooking the picturesque ocean and jungle vistas far below. Basking in the warm tropical breeze at an acclaimed open-air restaurant, plan your afternoon over a leisurely lunch. Enjoy flavorful organic Thai curry served poolside at Plinio or seafood sandwiches and midday cocktails at El Avion for an unforgettable dining experience beneath the wing of a retired military plane.

Meander the diverse trails inside the National Park to explore authentic Costa Rican wildlife in its natural habitat—monkeys, sloths, reptiles, tropical birds and breathtaking hidden beaches. Adventureseekers: swing from the trees high above the endless sea on a zipline canopy tour before navigating the rugged rainforest terrain only accessible by ATV. Mellow escapers: soak in the sun’s soul-warming rays on Manuel Antonio’s gorgeous salt-and-pepper sand beach before spoiling yourself with a professional massage in a breezy beach tent as the waves roll to shore.

Sail the coastline on a romantic sunset cruise as the full waning sun dips low into the Pacific amid cloud bursts of pink and orange—nature’s flawless interlude bridging night from day.

Ambience, elegance, and delectability entice your senses after dusk, where evening dining combines distinctive recipes with fresh tropical ingredients. Decadence reigns with the jalapenomint rack of lamb at Sunset Bar & Grill’s candlelit poolside setting overlooking the ocean. Inviting décor greets you at Asianinspired Kapi Kapi, where sugarcane skewered prawns, fruity house sangria and perfectly-sweet mandarin-lime pie satisfy your every craving. After dark, sip cocktails at the chic Latino Lounge Bar before dancing the night away to live Latin beats at Bamboo Jam—only two of the many ways to end your evening in blissful Manuel Antonio beach paradise.



DO

Manuel Antonio National Park:
(506) 2-777-0654. Admission: $7
Open Tuesday – Sunday 7am – 4pm.
Dream Forest Canopy Tour: (506) 2-777-4567
Adrenaline ATV Tour: (506) 2-777-0117
Sunset Sails Cruise: (506) 2-777-1304
www.sunsetsailstours.com

EAT

Plinio Restaurant (506) 2-777-0055
www.hotelplinio.com
El Avion (506) 2-777-0413
Sunset Bar & Grill (506) 2-777-1234
Kapi Kapi (506) 2-777-5049

DRINK

The Latino Lounge Bar: (506) 2-777-2153
Bamboo Jam: (506) 2-777-3369