Activities - Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica - Tropix Realty Real Estate Listings

Activities

An array of diversions complementing beauty. . . Manuel Antonio offers access to a variety of attractions and activities for those of all different interests and adventure seekers. No other place can offer a national park, a mangrove full of wildlife, pristine beaches, luxury houses and hotels, and a variety of high standard restaurants.
	Manuel Antonio National Park 7 km. South of Quepos, after driving along the road that winds its way over a series of forested hills with picturesque views, is the best known and most frequently visited park in the country. Since 1972, the national park protects a beautiful piece of tropical forest and offers access to several beaches, an abundance of wildlife, and dramatic rocky headlands with prolific island and ocean views.
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving Costa Rica has been developing into one of the Pacific Coast's most popular diving and snorkeling destinations. The Manuel Antonio coastline is scattered with numerous islands that give dozens of options for dive sites. There are also several companies that offer PADI courses for entry level as well as more advanced divers to acquire the skills to guarantee for a great diving experience.
Fishing Sportfishing is the main attraction of Quepos where you can fish inshore all year-round. Marlin, dorado, wahoo, amberjack, yellowfin tuna, and sailfish are often caught. Some tour places will even clean and cook your catch.
White-Water Rafting While rafting through the rapids and exploding white water, you can take trip of unsurpassed, natural beauty and of exhilaration.
Canopy Tour People of all ages can enjoy traveling in suspension cables from platform to platform while zipping through the tropical forest where you have the opportunity to spot toucans, monkeys and tropical plant life. The exhilarating zip lines and repel lines guarantee a thrilling adventure.
Horseback Riding Ride along the beaches and ocean line and travel through the forested hills to then see the dramatic views from above. Horseback tours are fun for the whole family.
	Wildlife Watching If there is one place to visit in Costa Rica to be assured of seeing animals in the wild, Manuel Antonio is it. Over 350 speciesof bird are reported to be in the park and surrounding area as well as a variety of lizards, iguanas, sloths, peccaries, armadillos, raccoons, and the famous monkeys. While walking on the street or waiting at the bus stop, white-faced monkeys are most commonly seen. The rarer and endangered squirrel monkeys and howler monkeys are also present and can be a pleasant surprise.