Manuel Antonio National Park: Complete Guide for First Time Visitors

Manuel Antonio National Park is well known for its white, sandy beaches and its diverse wildlife. It is one of the most popular national parks to visit in Costa Rica.

In this relatively small national park, visitors can see howler monkeys, three-toed and two-toed sloths, toucans, motmots, white-faced capuchin monkeys, squirrel monkeys, dolphins, whales, as well as snakes, bats, spiders, and quite a few lizards.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Julie.

Earth Trekkers: Manuel Antonio National Park: Complete Guide for First Time Visitors

Manuel Antonio National Park: Complete Guide for First Time Visitors

Manuel Antonio National Park is well known for its white, sandy beaches and its diverse wildlife. It is one of the most popular national parks to visit in Costa Rica.

In this relatively small national park, visitors can see howler monkeys, three-toed and two-toed sloths, toucans, motmots, white-faced capuchin monkeys, squirrel monkeys, dolphins, whales, as well as snakes, bats, spiders, and quite a few lizards.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Julie.

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I grew up in Maryland and attended the University of Maryland, earning a degree in Biology.
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Earth Trekkers: Manuel Antonio National Park: Complete Guide for First Time Visitors

Manuel Antonio National Park: Complete Guide for First Time Visitors

Manuel Antonio National Park is well known for its white, sandy beaches and its diverse wildlife. It is one of the most popular national parks to visit in Costa Rica.

In this relatively small national park, visitors can see howler monkeys, three-toed and two-toed sloths, toucans, motmots, white-faced capuchin monkeys, squirrel monkeys, dolphins, whales, as well as snakes, bats, spiders, and quite a few lizards.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Julie.

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Author and Photographer
Julie, Earth Trekkers
I grew up in Maryland and attended the University of Maryland, earning a degree in Biology.
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