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- ClosurePunta Catedral Trail ClosedPunta Catedral Trail is temporarily closed; do not use the trail. Check current Manuel Antonio National Park status before visiting.Official details
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Top sights in Manuel Antonio
1BeachPlaya Manuel AntonioTwo bays, one sandy tombolo, and Quepoa turtle traps at low tide.
2SightPunta CatedralWalk a forested tombolo for coastal lookouts, not a swim.
3BeachPlaya Espadilla SurA quieter sandy shore, with surf worth checking before a swim.
4BeachPlaya GemelasA tucked-away pair of coves, split by a rocky ridge.
5SightMirador de Punta SerruchoWorth the stairs for Punta Serrucho’s sawtooth coast.
6BeachPlaya Espadilla NortePacific sunsets, surfboards, and snacks close to the sand.
7SightMirador Puerto EscondidoA stair-heavy detour to a rugged cove and offshore islet.
8SightLa CatarataA short jungle spur to a small rainy-season waterfall.
9SightLa TrampaA low-tide stone feature with a local fishing story.Hiking
Top trails in Manuel Antonio
- 7 easy
- 3 moderate
ModeratePunta Catedral Trail1.2 km · 1 hrA short loop rounds a forested headland with Pacific lookouts
EasySendero El Perezoso0.6 km · 21 minA shaded forest boardwalk with Braille nature signs.
EasySendero Elevado El Manglar0.8 km · 20 minA wide rainforest boardwalk that ends on a Pacific beach.
ModerateSendero Mirador2.3 km · 1.3 hrA steep stair climb links rainforest to Punta Serrucho's jagged coast.EasySendero Playa Manuel Antonio0.8 km · 18 minA short café-to-beach walk ends on a forested tombolo.
EasyPlaya Gemelas Trail0.7 km · 30 minA short path to Manuel Antonio's twin rocky coves.EasySendero Playa Espadilla Sur0.9 km · 21 minA shady sandy link from the mangroves to Espadilla Sur.EasySendero Puerto Escondido0.7 km · 30 minStairs lead to an overlook above Puerto Escondido Bay.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Manuel Antonio Tour Guide
Manuel Antonio, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Manuel Antonio National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Playa Manuel Antonio and Punta Catedral0:00 / 0:37
“You're approaching the park entrance, the way in to Playa Manuel Antonio and Punta Catedral. The beaches are farther inside, reached on foot.”
Plays as you drive up to Playa Manuel Antonio in the Parkwolf Manuel Antonio Tour Guide.
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- 18 audio storiesacross Manuel Antonio’s roads, triggered by GPS as you drive
- Wildlife heatmapsfor Howler Monkey, White-faced Capuchin Monkey, Three-toed Sloth, and 13 more
- Works offlinemaps, 10 trails, 13 places, and audio download before you lose signal
- CarPlay readysimple controls built for the drive
“Fantastic app with many points of information… It’s great to just turn on while you’re driving and it gives you an audio tour of the national Park. We love it!!!!”
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Wildlife in Manuel Antonio
415 sightingsHowler MonkeyMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
1,199 sightingsWhite-faced Capuchin MonkeyMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
807 sightingsThree-toed SlothMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
271 sightingsTwo-toed SlothMost seen around 8 AMSighting map
112 sightingsRed-eyed Tree FrogMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
170 sightingsCoatiMost seen around 7 AMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Manuel Antonio. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.