Top Quepos Wildlife Encounters in 2026

Discover the wildlife and scenery of Manuel Antonio National Park on a guided nature tour designed to help you see more than you might on your own. Use professional optical equipment to get closer views of wildlife while learning about the ecosystem and the animals that inhabit it. Combining guided interpretation with rainforest, beach, and coastal scenery, this is an engaging way to experience one of Costa Rica's best-known national parks.

Make the most of limited time in Costa Rica with a guided half-day nature walk through Manuel Antonio National Park. Don’t waste time wondering what to see next; instead, head straight to the park’s highlights in the company of a naturalist guide and benefit from their animal spotting expertise and spotting scope to see creatures you might otherwise have missed.

Explore the jungle at night when the temperature drops and nocturnal animals make their appearances. On this nighttime jungle walk, you’re picked up from Quepos or Manuel Antonio and taken to a protected jungle area nearby. Spend about 1.5 hours taking an easy hike through the jungle at night, when it’s filled with the sounds of insects and frogs, and nocturnal snakes, insects, tree frogs, and mammals come out.

The KSTR day volunteer program offers a unique and immersive experience within Manuel Antonio's wildlife sanctuary. Unlike traditional wildlife tours, participants actively engage in conservation efforts, from creating enrichment activities for sanctuary animals to assisting with meal preparations. The day begins with an informative guided tour, providing insights into the sanctuary's residents and conservation initiatives. Throughout the experience, volunteers interact with dedicated staff, interns, and long-term volunteers, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, KSTR is deeply committed to its conservation mission, ensuring that participants not only support the sanctuary financially but also contribute directly to its efforts. Overall, the program provides travelers with a meaningful opportunity to connect with nature, make a positive impact, and leave a lasting legacy of conservation in Costa Rica's lush landscapes.

If you’re looking to escape the routine, connect with nature, and observe wildlife up close, this experience is perfect for you. During your walk, we’ll explore the main trails of the park, seeking a variety of animals while learning about each species and its role in the ecosystem. Join us in one of the most beautiful places in the world, where mountains meet the sea in a breathtaking display of natural harmony. This National Park is a unique blend of ecosystems, creating the perfect environment to spot a wide range of wildlife, including mammals, birds, and amphibians. The tour concludes at one of the most famous and pristine beaches in Costa Rica’s Central Pacific. After the hike, you’ll have time to relax on the golden sands and enjoy the stunning surroundings. Throughout the tour, photos and videos will be taken and shared with you, so you can relive these unforgettable moments.

Your naturalist guide will tell you about the natural history of the park and will explain and provide amazing information regarding facts about the animals that inhabit this beautiful park. You may see some amazing species such as White Faced Monkeys, Howler Monkeys, Squirrel Monkeys, Toucans, Two and Three Toed Sloths, Scarlet Macaws and a lot more. You may also see bird species such as Toucans, Pelicans, Tanagers, Ospreys, Kingfishers and the Yellow Crowned Night Heron. It is also possible to see iguanas, lizards, snakes and countless varieties of insects. These are just some of the features of the reserve that make visiting Manuel Antonio National Park an unforgettable experience. We will also help you get the best nature photos using your own digital camera through the lens of our professional telescopes.

Dive into a unique adventure at the Herpetofauna Rescue Center, where dedicated specialists study and care for amphibians and reptiles in an impressive 3.5 km tertiary forest. Discover the fascinating lives of these creatures in their natural habitat and learn about the conservation efforts to protect them.

We offer more than just chocolate, Firstly, the chocolate tour begins with the cultural and biological background of cacao in Costa Rica. It further introduces into the collecting, fermenting, grinding and finally the making of chocolate, the drink of the gods. Secondly, we talk about coffee and its importance for Costa Rica's economic and cultural development. We have a showroom with important coffee picking instruments and a better explanation of the process of coffee production. We want to show you how to make Café-Chorreado, the real Costa Rican practice of preparing coffee. Amongst other sampling methods. Finally, we want to look at one of the most important aspects of Costarican culture and tradition, the trapiche: A sugar cane mill. Here we grind sugar cane to extract the juice and make all kinds of local and delicious candy. This is for sure the sweetest tour in the area. We have recently added a MEDICINAL PLANTS GARDEN TO OUR EXPERIENCE AND A CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Take the hassle out of exploring some of Costa Rica’s best waterfalls and natural spots by booking this group tour in Quepos Manuel Antonio. Your guide and driver organize all logistics, including transport and lunch. Visit Uvita Waterfall, Portalon, Dominical, Playa Linda, and Poza Azul, where you can jump from an 8-foot height and slide down a 20-foot natural water slide. Bring a swimsuit and change of clothes.

This activity is safe, educational and great to experience the night life on the rain forest You will hiring a local tour guide

The magic of the Rainforest at night, the special sounds of the jungle and many animals to be discovered at the night tour.

Avoid the disappointment of struggling to see wildlife in Manuel Antonio National Park by going with a guide. Learn more about the park’s rich biodiversity than you would wandering around alone. Your guide will find where animals such as sloths and frogs are hiding, and you can get a closer look through the provided spotting scope.

Join us to explore Manuel Antonio National Park, considered by thousands of travelers the right place to easily observe wild monkeys, sloths, blue butterflies, toucans, and much more in Costa Rica. Our company philosophy it's to professionally develop informative, fun, and educational experiences for all visitors despite your age, physical mobility, academic position, and nationality. We guaranteed that by reducing our tour groups size to 8-10 people max (group tour), 4-6 people max (semi-private tour), or just your own party (Fully Private tour) As you make your way through a well-preserved park, you will find yourself next to all different species of mammals, tropical birds, and a large variety of exuberant tropical flora. We invite you to ask any questions you may have throughout the activity to enrich and better educate your experience. Note: We are open to customizing your tours for any specific animal search, theme, or navigating in any direction requested by our visitors.

Explore the jungle in a protected area just outside of Quepos at night—when the temperatures drop and nocturnal animals come alive. Follow your guide along hiking trails through the dense jungle for about two hours, searching for tree frogs, insects, snakes, various nocturnal mammals, and other wildlife. Use flashlights and a spotting scope to get a closer look.

Begin with the fascinating history of cacao — the “drink of the gods.” From its cultural roots to its importance here in Costa Rica, you’ll discover the process step by step: harvesting, fermenting, grinding, and of course… tasting real chocolate! Next, explore one of Costa Rica’s most famous treasures: coffee. Learn how this golden bean shaped our culture and economy. Visit our coffee showroom with live plants and traditional tools, discover the art of café chorreado Finally, enjoy the sweetest part of the tour: the trapiche. Watch sugar cane being pressed and taste agua de sapo, a refreshing and traditional Costa Rican drink.