Sun, Sand, and Surprising Adventures – Manuel Antonio’s Top Tours

The Damas Estuary Boat Trip takes you on a covered boat tour through the complex and beautiful estuaries and mangroves surrounding Damas Island. Damas Island got its name because it is said that the shape of the island resembles a woman.

The Manuel Antonio Catamaran Tour is available in both Morning and Afternoon-Sunset tour full of beautiful views and marine exploration along the stunning pacific waters of Manuel Antonio.

The Savegre River, one of the most pristine rivers in the country and surrounded by lush vegetation and meandering waters, features class II and III rapids that are perfect for beginner rafters.

Mulguri provides visitors with a pristine piece of the jungle, where visitors can swim and experience the beauty of the natural environment. This property has four waterfalls which all have stunning cascades all year round.

Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour

The Titi Canopy Tour offers an exciting and safe way to explore the primary and secondary rainforest near Manuel Antonio National Park. The environment here is similar, with a staggering variety of trees, birds, and monkeys.

Nauyaca Waterfall & Salto del Diamante Hike

This tour is a full-on adventure through the wild scenery of Manuel Antonio. You’ll see a ton of wildlife as you paddle, jump, and swim through the jungle. Get away from the crowds and experience parts of Costa Rica that typically only locals get to see.

This tour takes you away from the usual tourist attractions around Manuel Antonio. Take the whole family (or your favorite adventure crew) to see some of the prettiest jungle waterfalls in the area.

Savegre River Rafting Class II-III

Costa Rica’s rainforests are natural theme parks. On this tour you’ll go canyoneering in the San Antonio de Damas rainforest, which is just outside of the Manuel Antonio National Park. Waterfalls, canyons, and a river await in a rainforest bursting with exotic wildlife.

On this tour, you’ll see the Nauyaca Waterfalls, with its two tiers and beautiful pool for swimming and exploring. This is especially fun for younger travelers, with lots of opportunities to scramble around the rocks.

The Damas Island estuary is just fifteen minutes outside of Manuel Antonio. Mangroves are born where ocean waters meet fresh water rivers, creating an underwater rooting system amongst the trees.

Imagine yourself gliding along a canopy zip line high above the rainforest - the thrill, the adrenalin, the extraordinary views! This, along with an exciting tour through a butterfly garden and serpentarium, is what you'll experience on a trip to the Canopy Safari. Located approximately 45 minutes from Manuel Antonio, in the Peso Real area, Canopy Safari is a true experience in adventure and excitement.

Centrally located on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, Manuel Antonio is a premier destination for experiencing all of the country's charms in just one place. Flaunting first rate beaches, Costa Rica's most visited national park, a diverse array of wildlife and lush tropical forests, there is little that Manuel Antonio doesn't offer. The crystalline waters of the Pacific, bustling with marine wildlife, are no exception.

Surfing is one of Costa Rica’s most popular activities, no matter what time of year. On a half-day surfing tour of Damas Island you’ll get a small piece of the action all to yourself.

Get your adrenaline pumping on this rafting tour through this pristine area of Costa Rica’s rainforest.

Horseback riding tours alongside a trained bilingual guide are an amazing way to familiarize yourself with the surrounding area.

Learn how to recreate Costa Rican dishes in your own kitchen. What you cook will depend on the season, but you can expect to make a nice spread of Costa Rican classics.

This tour takes you down some of Savegre River’s exciting Class II rapids in an inner tube. You’ll find this section of the river brisk, but not too fast for comfortable tubing.