Costa Rica · Central America

Manuel Antonio

Rainforest that runs straight into the beach. Sloths included.

Travellers come here for nature, beaches, adventure and slowing down.

When to go

Aim for January, December and February. Think twice about September, June and July — that is the wet season.

Mean daily high from long-run climate normals — a typical year, not a forecast.
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High29°C84°F30°C86°F32°C90°F33°C91°F32°C90°F31°C88°F30°C86°F30°C86°F30°C86°F29°C84°F29°C84°F28°C82°F

What it costs

Per person per day — a bed, food, getting around, and a share of one paid thing every third day.

Budget
$79 / day
$553 for a week
Mid-range
$166 / day
$1,162 for a week
Comfort
$310 / day
$2,170 for a week

These are GoReady's own estimates, not quotes. Nothing here is a price a provider has offered you — search the dates you actually want to see real ones.

Eating

34 places to eat and drink are mapped within walking distance of the centre — 31 restaurants, 2 cafés and 1 bars and pubs. 97% carry no chain or brand operator.

Counted from OpenStreetMap's map of Manuel Antonio as of 2026-10-19. A place with no cuisine recorded is one nobody has tagged, not one without a kitchen. © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

See them ranked, furthest from the tourist centre first →

Getting there

The airport is SJO.

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