- Wildlife
- Easygoing
- Family-friendly
Manuel Antonio National Park
A naturalist’s spotting scope finds the wildlife most visitors walk right past.
- Duration
- About 3–4 hours, including the guided walk and beach time
- Price
- from $60 per adult
- Water
- Family-friendly
Group Surf Lessons in Manuel Antonio
Practice on the sand, then go find your first waves at Manuel Antonio beach.
from $65 per person, group lesson (1–4 people)
Overview
A beginner-focused lesson at Manuel Antonio beach, in a small group (1–4 people) or private. You practice paddling, balance and standing up on the sand, then head into the water with your instructor close by. Fruit, water and extra board time after the lesson are included.
What happens
- Pickup from select hotels in Manuel Antonio and Quepos, or meet at the beach.
- An introduction to surfing basics and ocean safety.
- Practice on the sand: paddling, balance, positioning and standing up.
- Into the ocean, with your instructor nearby helping you choose waves.
- Breaks with fresh fruit and water on the beach.
- Extra surfboard time after the lesson to keep practicing.
Photos: Pura Vida Traveling
- Water
- Wildlife
- Easygoing
Catamaran: morning or sunset
The coastline, a swim in a sheltered bay, and — if you pick the afternoon — the sunset.
- Duration
- About 3.5–4 hours, depending on weather and sea conditions
- Price
- from $85 per person
- Wildlife
- Water
- Easygoing
Mangroves by boat or kayak
Calm channels between mangrove roots, with a naturalist scanning for birds, iguanas and crocodiles.
- Duration
- About 3–4 hours, including transport
- Price
- from $75 per person