Articles About Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio is formed by mountainous outcrop juts into the ocean - this creates great oceanviews as one winds along the road from Quepos.
This area's popularity ca me about because of the combination of the beautiful views, excellent beaches and the Manuel Antonio National Park. The Park allows people of all ages to explore a rainforest setting and see monkeys, many birds, crabs and some small mammal species and perhaps even a sloth or two.
Hotels of all types and budgets can be found here from B&Bs to the ecosustainable luxury Arenas del Mar Hotel

One can also find excellent dining in Manuel Antonio:
Bambu Jam - French and tropical combination. Live music on Fridays.
Marluna - a very popular restaurant. Costa Rican dishes and excellent seafood.
Makanda by the sea - great dining - children not allowed.
Marlin en la playa - Seafood and Costa Rican fare, good service and good food.
B.S. Bar and Grill - Sports bar.
Si Como No - good food and ambience. Catch a movie at their private theatre.
Mar y Sombra - beachside eating - Costa Rican dishes - good for breakfast or lunch.
El Gato Negro - Excellent Italian
La Cantina at Hotel Costa Verde - Two open-air restaurants with grill.
Hotel Byblos - Pizza, pool table.
Quepos
Quepos town is a fishing port - a marina is located here, also. Ocean fishing can be chartered here. Shopping and dining are available.
Dos Locos - en el centro de Quepos, comidas al estilo mexicano.
Escalofrio - Italian - good pizza and homemade ice cream. Express service available 2777-0833.
Café Milagro - The best breakfast and coffee in the area. The bakery is of high quality. Local newspapers available.
Karola's - Located across from Cafe Milagro - good food and atmosphere.
El Gran Escape - On the way in to Quepos. They will cook the fish you caught. Excellent service and great food - huge hamburgers and sandwiches.
Sushi-Tropical – Good sushi and you can order from the El Gran Escape next door.
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