Top Quepos Wildlife Encounters

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.

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.

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.

Expert Guidance: Our tours are led by seasoned professionals who have extensive knowledge of Manuel Antonio National Park and its wildlife. Their expertise allows you to gain a deeper understanding of the ecosystem and the animals that call it home. Close Encounters with Wildlife: We take pride in our ability to spot and showcase the park's diverse wildlife. Equipped with advanced optical instruments, we ensure you get up-close views of sloths, monkeys, toucans, and more, capturing these moments in stunning detail. Scenic Beauty: Manuel Antonio National Park is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty. Our tours are carefully curated to ensure you have the opportunity to explore and appreciate the park's pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and mesmerizing coral reefs.

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.

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.

Small groups, certified guides, premium gear. Stand out from the crowd. Benefit from your certified guide's trained eye and the use of a high-def spotting scope After the tour stay at the amazing Manuel Antonio beach to enjoy and swim Explore the wonders of Manuel Antonio National Park, renowned for its incredible biodiversity. Guided by expert local naturalists, you’ll encounter fascinating wildlife such as sloths, monkeys, amphibians, and reptiles. Enhance your adventure with a professional telescope to capture unforgettable wildlife moments in stunning detail. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and families seeking a memorable day in one of Costa Rica's top destinations. - Expert local guides provide insightful commentary throughout the tour - Use professional telescopes for amazing wildlife photos - Ideal for families and nature enthusiasts seeking unique experiences Spot sloths hanging out in their natural habitat at the Manuel Antonio Park

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

Get your adrenaline pumping during this adventure tour in the Naranjo Biological Corridor of Costa Rica. Soar through the treetops on a zip line, come face to face with local wildlife like white-faced monkeys and tropical birds, and traverse an obstacle course with a series of platforms, suspension bridges, a Tarzan swing, and a rappel. End the tour with a delicious Costa Rican meal and traditional snacks.

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

Take the hassle out of exploring some of Costa Rica’s best waterfalls by booking this group tour in Quepos Manuel Antonio. Your guide and driver organize all the logistics for you, including transport and lunch. Visit Uvita Waterfall, Portalon, Dominical, and Playa Linda. Make sure to 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

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.

The beautiful symphony of a tropical rain forest at night is one of the most exiting experiences; turn off the lights for a moment and listen to all the secrete sounds. This unique Jungle Walk is 2 hours guided adventure where you will have the opportunity to be part of one of the most interesting and important ecosystems of Costa Rica, the Nocturnal Tropical Rain Forest. You will be in contact with many nocturnal inhabitants in the amazing jungle which is the same ecosystem as Manuel Antonio National Park.