Experiences
Experience the best of nature and modern living in this safe gated community in Manuel Antonio.
✔ Marina Pez Vela (5 min away)
✔ Parque Nahomi (6 min away)
✔ Sukia Park and ZIP LINE Tours (8 min away)
✔ El Santuario Canopy Adventure Tour (8 min away)
✔ Playa Biesanz (12 min away)
✔ Espadilla Beach (12 min away)
✔ Playa Las Gemelas (12 min away)
✔ Manuel Antonio Beach (13 min away)
✔ Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio (14 min away)
✔ San Jose (3h away)
***Distance times are calculated if traveling by car.
TOURS AND ACTIVITIES - Prices subject to change without notice.
Take a look at the below list of available tours and activities Some of the most popular tours include the zip line, ATV tour, rafting, tour of the Manuel Antonio National Park, sportfishing charters and jet skis.
Just let your concierge know the day, time (a.m. or p.m.), how many people, (and ages of those under 18), and we will arrange the tour and transportation for you. Most tours accept credit card payment, include round trip transportation and serve either breakfast or lunch.
Contact your concierge for tour information or to set up a tour for your group: 8310- 3802 or info@staymanuelantonio.com
CHARTER FISHING TRIPS - TRIP PRICES VARY -
Fishing license $19 additional (Jan 2023) Try your skill (or maybe luck) at big game fishing in the abundant waters of the central Pacific just off the coast of Quepos. Whether you are live-biting for marlin and sailfish, or looking for dinner (fresh snapper, anyone?) you’ll have the fishing experience of a lifetime. Let us know how many people will be in your fishing party and we will match you with the perfect captain and crew for a full day of offshore fishing, or a half-day inshore. -5- Most charters include: Captain and Mate onboard, Bait / tackle, Drinks, Fruit, Snacks, beers, Lunch.
Decide what option is best for your or for what you are looking...for offshore or inshore fishing.
Most charters include: Captain and Mate onboard, Bait / tackle, Drinks, Fruit, Snacks, Lunch (full day only)
PUBLIC BEACHES:
Main beach or just MANUEL ANTONIO BEACH, PUBLIC BEACH Simply just drive there and find a nice spot to chill and relax.
We will be happy to arrange, concierge beach day, a round trip beach transportation service that includes a tent, table, chairs.
Ask your concierge.
*Do not leave your bags unattended at the beach. Monkeys and raccoons are known to grab them in search of food.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Your concierge will be happy to arrange taxis you take you any place local, there is also the public bus that runs around every 30 min.
CHEF SERVICES AT YOUR VILLA
Treat yourselves! Nothing beats the convenience and luxury of meals cooked in- house by your own private chef or cook. Plan the menu, or menus, directly with your chef and his team, or your cook, sit back, relax, and enjoy the local flavors.
Ask your concierge for details
THE ZIP-LINES
There are several zip line companies in the area.
Canopy Safari offers round trip transportation, one meal, fruit snack, butterfly farm, reptile farm, 11 zip lines, 22 platforms, 2 hanging bridges, 2 rappel lines, 1 Tarzan swing, 1 free fall.
Canopy Santuario offers 10 zip lines, 12 platforms, 8 hanging bridges, 1 rappel line (at 1300 meters, the longest line in the area), round trip transportation, and one meal.
Titi Canopy Tour is in the smallest canopy of the area, but is only 10 minutes from Quepos. Round trip transportation included, along with zip line, platforms and hanging bridges.
Ask your concierge about the Waterfall Rappeling and Canyoning Tour or the Ten in One All Day Tour.
ATV TOUR
Your guide will lead you, on your own fully equipped ATV , through plantations, cattle farms, typical small Costa Rican towns, crystal clear streams, and winding mountain paths to breathtaking waterfalls hidden deep in the rain forest, where you can swim in the refreshing waters. Your journey ends with a delightful Tico-style meal. Must be over 16 to drive; and must have a valid driver’s license. Under age 16 must ride with an adult.
MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK TOUR
Walking trails surrounded by wildlife and resting on paradisiacal beaches are options that promise to captivate your senses, established in 1972 to preserve one of the most beautiful and bio-diverse areas in the world. The area of rain forest, beaches and coral reefs is home to sloths, monkeys, iguanas, colorful crabs, and gorgeous butterflies that your guide will bring to your attention and identify for you.
The trail winding around Punta Catedral has views that are nothing short of spectacular. Includes transportation, entrance fee to the park, guide, snacks and fruit.
Closed Tuesdays; otherwise open 7 am to 4 pm.
Private Tours may be arranged. Professional bilingual guide will take you on a charming walking tour within the Manuel Antonio National Park
JUNGLE NIGHT TOUR:
Do you want to experience the night life of the area? This is the tour for you. No, it’s not a great bar-hopping evening. This tour takes place in the rainforest. See the fauna that bring the jungle alive between dusk and dawn. Your concierge will arrange it for you
RIVERBOAT MANGROVE TOUR
Ride through the canals of the estuary on this guided boat tour. Your guide will provide interesting information about the self-sustaining mangrove system where these unique trees and shrubs thrive in a salt water environment and are periodically submerged by tides. You will undoubtedly also see the animals co-existing there such as the Caymans,
monkeys, sloths, and numerous marine birds. Departure time depends on the tides. Approximately 4 hours.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Your choice; horseback riding along the beaches of Manuel Antonio or through the protected virgin rainforest known as Cerro Nara. Each ride offers beautiful views and the opportunity to see all types of tropical birds, plants and animals; and the rainforest ride will take you to a sparkling waterfall where you can relax in the natural pool below it.
RAFTING
The Naranjo and Savegre rivers near Manuel Antonio offer Class III, IV and V rapids. Talk to your concierge about which river will match best with your rafting skills; or, for a more scenic ride, choose the Savegre River which has a few more breaks in its route, allowing you to take in the beauty of nearby waterfalls and the lush rainforest with its many toucans, ospreys and egrets. Ages 10 and over.
JET SKI TOUR
Experience this unique guided tour off the coast of Manuel Antonio. Explore small island archipelagos and marine life and learn the history of the area. You will have a break to swim in the ocean and snorkel on reefs around the islands. Two hour tour. Must be over 16 to drive and must have a valid driver’s license. Under age 16 must ride with an adult.
SCUBA DIVING
SCUBA LICENSE REQUIRED. Your instructors and friendly dive crew will show you the best of
Costa Rica’s underwater world with colorful rock and reef formations which are home to
barracuda, jacks and grunts. You will also see pelagic fish (living near the surface) like turtles, grouper, snapper, angelfish, Moorish idols, trumpet fish and various eels and crustaceans. Minimum of 3 people per tour.
SNORKELING
If you prefer snorkeling to diving, your concierge can direct you to where you can rent equipment for the day and explore the shallow waters off the shoreline of Manuel Antonio, teeming with bright fish and crabs.
CATAMARAN TOUR
Leaving twice daily from the Marine Pez Vela in Quepos, this large catamaran heads south along the coastline of the Manuel Antonio National Park. You can enjoy the scenery along the way, along with music, tropical beverages, lunch, snacks , fresh fruit, and full bar onboard. Everyone will also have time to snorkel or swim in the sparkling Pacific waters. Jacuzzis, trampolines, water slides and fun for all!
RAINMAKER RESERVE
The Rainmaker Reserve is home to 60% of all the flora and fauna species found in Costa Rica. The astonishing views of the coastline, mountain streams, and waterfalls, and the magnificence of its rainforest make the Rainmaker Reserve an essential destination for nature lovers. The tour begins with a river walk along the Rio Seco’s edge. Rainmaker is home to Morpho butterflies, varieties of birds, the colorful poison dart frog, and thousands of unique plant species. At the end of the walk, a pristine waterfall beckons you to enjoy a refreshing dip. Continuing up the trails, you will come to the Canopy Bridge system, consisting of suspension bridges, totaling 250 meters, spanning from platforms attached to massive hardwood trees to create the most impressive Canopy Walk in Costa Rica. (About 35 minutes from Quepos).
Includes transportation. Restaurant available for lunch.
PARASAILING
Take in the natural beauty of the Manuel Antonio Bay when you take off from the beach and glide high into the sky in a parasail. The stunning view from about 100 feet in the air will amaze you, as well as give you the best view of Costa Rica.
Available at the public beaches. Ask your concierge for more information.
LEARN TO SURF
Learn to surf like a pro. All surfboards and equipment are top of line and well- maintained for your fun and safety. Before getting into the water, the instructors will discuss safety rules and demonstrate the first steps of surfing. When you are ready, an instructor will accompany you into the waves for you to try the real thing! Whether you are seven or seventy, beginner or experienced, traveling alone or in a group, your needs are readily accommodated. You can also organize an expedition to world-class surfing beaches like Playa Hermosa, Playa Del Rey and Dominical.
SPICES TOUR
The Villa Vanilla Spice Plantation includes 27 acres of agriculture production and 125 acres of primary and secondary rainforest. Cash crops include vanilla, Ceylon cinnamon, cocoa, black pepper, allspice and turmeric, and a variety of exotic fruits, essential oil plants, and medicinal plants. Additionally, a unique collection of orchids, bromeliads and tilandsias is showcased. Vanilla is the most popular flavor in the world and the second most expensive flavoring agent. Enjoy the “Flavors of the World” tasting where a variety of flavorful drinks and gourmet spice treats are prepared daily. Get inspired to use these fresh organic spices in your own recipes and stock up at the “Spice Shoppe”. Choose a morning or afternoon half-day tour and experience the sights, tastes and aromas of these tropical spices and tropical ornamental plants.
LOS CAMPESINOS RESERVE
About 40 minutes inland from Quepos.
Your concierge will arrange transportation to the Los Campesinos Reserve. Or if you drive yourselves, you need a 4x4. Off the beaten path, deep into the Costa Rican rain forest, your guide will point out the local fauna and flora, and explain the use of native plants by the local people. Cross the river via a hanging bridge to one of the most incredible waterfalls in the area. After a short hike, you will end up at a refreshing swimming hole with its own waterfall. Hike below the gorge to an incredible view where 6 waterfalls converge.
SPA SERVICES:
Arrange a relaxing and rejuvenating massage or beauty treatment right in your villa or on the beach. Why not a spa day at the villa ?
Ask your concierge about available services.
