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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.

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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.

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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.

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Playa Espadilla Sur

Located on the northern side of the Punta Catedral tombolo, this beach features a backdrop of mangroves and secondary rainforest.

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Isla Verde

Small, rocky islet off the coast of Manuel Antonio National Park, visible from the park's southern trail system.

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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.

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Playa Gemelas

Two small, connected beaches accessible via the park's interior trails. They are characterized by rocky outcrops and a secluded atmosphere.

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Isla Olocuita

Small offshore island located near the tip of Cathedral Point. It is a prominent feature of the local marine landscape.

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La Trampa

Coastal viewpoint offering perspectives of the Pacific Ocean and the rock formations near the southern end of the park’s main beaches.

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Viewpoint Playa Gemelas, Punta Serrucho

Observation point providing views of the twin beaches and the jagged volcanic rock formations known as Punta Serrucho.

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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.