Quepos Unmissables
Quepos serves as the gateway to Manuel Antonio National Park, a 1,983-hectare reserve where rainforest meets the Pacific. This list highlights the park’s white-sand beaches, including the calm Playa Manuel Antonio and the mangrove-backed Playa Espadilla Sur. It includes historical landmarks like El Avión, a C-123 cargo plane from the Iran-Contra era. These locations offer access to diverse wildlife, including capuchin monkeys and sloths, alongside viewpoints overlooking volcanic rock formations and offshore islets like Isla Verde and Isla Olocuita.
A National Park Manuel Antonio
Access point for the national park’s trail network. The 1,983-hectare reserve protects rainforest habitats for sloths, white-faced capuchin monkeys, and over 350 bird species.
Playa Manuel Antonio
Half-moon bay located inside the national park. This white-sand beach is protected by offshore islands and separated from Playa Espadilla Sur by a natural tombolo land bridge.
C Playa Espadilla Sur
Located on the northern side of the Punta Catedral tombolo, this beach features a backdrop of mangroves and secondary rainforest.
Isla Verde
Small, rocky islet off the coast of Manuel Antonio National Park, visible from the park's southern trail system.
E El Avión
Restaurant built inside a Fairchild C-123 Provider cargo plane. The aircraft was linked to the Iran-Contra affair before being converted into a dining venue.
Playa Gemelas
Two small, connected beaches accessible via the park's interior trails. They are characterized by rocky outcrops and a secluded atmosphere.
Isla Olocuita
Small offshore island located near the tip of Cathedral Point. It is a prominent feature of the local marine landscape.
H La Trampa
Coastal viewpoint offering perspectives of the Pacific Ocean and the rock formations near the southern end of the park’s main beaches.
Viewpoint Playa Gemelas, Punta Serrucho
Observation point providing views of the twin beaches and the jagged volcanic rock formations known as Punta Serrucho.
J Playa Espadilla
The area's primary public beach, stretching from Manuel Antonio town to the national park boundary. It is known for its strong surf and wide sandy shore.
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