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If you've been eyeing Costa Rica's national parks like Manuel Antonio, don't skip Rainmaker Conservation Park. 1,500 uncrowded acres, Rainmaker sits in the heart of the Quepos Biological Corridor, with lush views and epic wildlife around every turn. On this guided tour, you'll spot hard-to-find creatures, walk in the treetops, cross suspension bridges, and take a dip in a natural pool, swimming in Costa Rica's unparalleled beauty.

Our waterfall and beach caves tour will take you on a off the beaten path experience like no other. We will show you some of the hidden gems of the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. From prestine waterfalls with caves, water tobaggon slides, cliff jumping and ocean beach caves, you will not be disappointed.

Booking our guided tour in Manuel Antonio National Park offers multiple benefits that significantly enrich the traveler experience. These are: 1. Guaranteed wildlife sighting, including sloths, monkeys, iguanas and exotic birds, which are often difficult to spot on their own. 2. We have telescopes that facilitate the observation of wildlife in its natural environment. 3. We share detailed information about the flora, fauna, history and ecology of the park. 4. You will learn about the interactions between different species and the importance of conservation of this unique ecosystem. 5. You will optimize your time, because with the guide you will avoid wasting time looking for animals or trying to decipher the trails. The walk that lasts about two hours, no difficulty is accessible to all. After the tour you can choose to spend the rest of the day inside the park to enjoy the beaches.

Con Iguana Tours tendrán una experiencia muy diferente por nuestra visión de desarrollar tours con contenido natural por supuesto, pero también con valores, servicio y mucha información sobre la naturaleza e información relevante del área que visitamos. Nos caracterizan guías con mucha experiencia y conocimiento. Vas a encontrar con Iguana Tours el balance entre la aventura y la experiencia de aprender mucho sobre Costa Rica.

Find the best spots for swimming in Manuel Antonio National Park on this half-day guided tour from Quepos. Although the national park is one of the smallest in Costa Rica, it receives hundreds of thousands of visitors a year and has some of the most pristine beaches in the country. Playa Espadilla Sur beach and Playa Manuel Antonio beach, voted one of the most beautiful beaches in the world by a top media company.

Get up close and personal with sloths, iguanas, monkeys and more rainforest creatures on this small, intimate guided group tour in Manuel Antonio Park. You’ll have excellent viewing opportunities, since you won’t be in the middle of a large tour group. Your personal guide will help you spot the animals in their hiding spots and habitats. After the tour finishes, you have the option to stop by the beach for a swim.

Immerse yourself in a local ecotourism and sustainability community in Los Campesinos Reserve with this private tour from Manuel Antonio. Begin with a rainforest walk across hanging bridges to reach a secluded waterfall for a swim. Hike to the home of a local community member where you’ll enjoy an authentic Costa Rican lunch and locally grown food. Finally, visit a traditional sugar mill and try fresh sugarcane juice.

Enjoy quintessential Costa Rican outdoor activities on this half-day, guided ziplining tour that includes rappelling and Tarzan swing. Get out into the jungle and fly over the canopy taking in epic views of the lush landscape. Soar across 1,475-foot (450-meter) cables and see local animals going about their day below.

Explore Manuel Antonio's most popular destination - the Manuel Antonio National Park, teeming with wildlife on a private tour with one of our highly trained, eagle-eye guides! Our private tours are personalized to accommodate your schedule and comfort level so that you can have the best experience possible. Our guides will have a telescope and can help you take excellent pictures thru the scope with your cell phone. The pace and duration of the tour is up to you. If you would like to stay in the park after the tour ends, you certainly can! The beaches inside the park are particularly great for swimming and it's a great way to stay away from the more crowded main beaches outside of the park.

Hiking at Hacienda Ébano, a Costa Rican Natural Reserve and Ranch. The customer will experience a 1km / 0.6-mile short hike or a 2.5km / 1.6 miles medium hike through the rainforest, 2 gorgeous waterfalls with natural pools, where is possible to swim, also stunning mountain views. In the trip, the client will have the opportunity to see wildlife, such as birds, frogs, and monkeys, also many types of plants, flowers, and trees. The transportation is in a comfortable and safe 4x4 Safari style Truck.

Travelers can visit Manuel Antonio National Park and observe the flora and fauna, such as the two-toed and three-toed sloths, as well as some birds like the toucan, and three types of monkeys such as the white-faced monkey, the howler monkey, and the squirrel monkey.

Discover the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife of Manuel Antonio National Park with a local guide. This tour includes hiking through trails, wildlife watching in their natural habitat, recommended for families and couples to solo adventurers. . Your bilingual guides are committed to sustainability, ensuring a responsible exploration of this incredible destination. - Guided hikes through breathtaking trails in Manuel Antonio National Park - Wildlife watching opportunities to see animals in their natural habitat

Our birdwatching tour in Esquipulas offers a truly authentic and personalized experience in one of Costa Rica’s hidden gems for bird lovers. Led by a passionate local expert, you’ll explore peaceful rural roads and tropical forest edges—ideal for spotting a wide variety of species in their natural habitat. From toucans and motmots to hummingbirds and tanagers, this tour is perfect for anyone seeking a deep connection with nature, far from the crowds. With small group sizes, personalized attention, and excellent photo opportunities, it’s an unforgettable experience for birders and nature enthusiasts alike.

Ideal for first-time visitors, travelers who unfortunately will not be able to find an entry ticket to visit the National Park (ONLY 1,500 available tickets per day), or those with limited time arriving at Manuel Antonio in the late afternoons (Manuel Antonio National Park closes entry at 2:30 p.m.) We invite you to learn and collaborate with the local wildlife and conservation that lives in the surrounding green areas of Manuel Antonio and Quepos communities (Urban Wildlife Hotspots) As locals and experienced certified tour guides, we have organically gained a clear understanding and knowledge on where and at what specific times animals habitually eat, sleep, bask, socialize, and even mate. Our city parks, hotel grounds, parking areas, roadsides, boardwalks, seawalls, and marinas are teeming with local wildlife. These green urban areas are extremely important in maintaining the successful network of wildlife corridors, supported by a system of animal crossing bridge projects.

Find everything you need in our all-inclusive tour, in the region of Esquipulas we can find iconic birds of the site, such as the king vulture and hummingbirds such as the tufted coquette and Purple-crowned Fairy, as well as different species of trogons and toucans. Due to operational costs, a minimum of two individuals is required for booking our services.

This authentic farm experience is hosted by a multigenerational Costa Rican family dedicated to sustainable, low-impact agriculture. Visitors go beyond sightseeing to actively learn how traditional crops and spices—such as cacao, coffee, vanilla, cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger—are grown, harvested, and transformed through mostly artisanal processes. The tour combines cultural immersion, environmental education, and hands-on learning, with tastings along the way and opportunities to purchase farm-made products. A family-friendly atmosphere, rich biodiversity, scenic trails, and seasonal natural pools make this a meaningful connection to rural Costa Rican life rather than a typical tourist stop.