Places to Explore In Manuel Antonio and the Central Pacific Coast

Discover the best places to explore in Manuel Antonio and the Central Pacific Coast with curated recommendations from our travel experts.

Esterillos Este

Just 20 minutes southeast of Jacó, Playa Esterillos is divided into three sections; Este (East), Central, and Oeste (West). While Esterillos Oeste and Central are...

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  • 2 Hotels
  • 1 Things To Do

Jaco

Its proximity to San José has made Jacó the most developed beach town in Costa Rica. Nature lovers and solitude seekers may want to skip...

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  • 6 Hotels
  • 9 Things To Do

Manuel Antonio

You need merely reach the top of the forested ridge on which many of Manuel Antonio's hotels are perched to understand why it is one...

  • 9 Restaurants
  • 16 Hotels
  • 9 Things To Do

Playa Bejuco

Serious surfers wanting to escape the crowds at Jacó and Playa Hermosa, or anyone simply seeking to stray from the beaten path, need drive only...

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Playa Hermosa

On the other side of the rocky ridge that forms the southern edge of Playa Jacó is Playa Hermosa, a swath of dark-gray sand and...

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  • 2 Hotels
  • 1 Things To Do

Playa Herradura

Just north of bustling Jacó, this small beach town, named for its horseshoe-shape bay, is made up of hotels, a golf course, and a marina...

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  • 1 Hotels
  • 1 Things To Do

Punta Leona

Past Tárcoles, the first sizable beach town of the Central Pacific coast is Playa Herradura. In between, the road passes tiny Playa La Pita, then...

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  • 1 Hotels
  • 1 Things To Do

Quepos

This hot and dusty town is the gateway to Manuel Antonio, and also serves as the area's hub for banks, supermarkets, and other services. Because...

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  • 1 Things To Do

Tarcoles

Crocodile boat tours on the Río Tárcoles are this small town's claim to fame. You don't actually have to drive to Tárcoles to do the...

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  • 1 Hotels
  • 1 Things To Do

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