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Manuel Antonio aerial view

Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

On the central Pacific coast beside the fishing town of Quepos, Manuel Antonio wraps rainforest-covered hills around white-sand coves. Its national park, one of the smallest and most visited in Costa Rica, shelters sloths, capuchins and squirrel monkeys, while hillside hotels look down on the ocean and the Quepos marina, base for sport fishing, sailing and sunset catamaran trips.

Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort

A sustainable Cayuga Collection resort on 11 acres of rainforest running down to two beaches near Manuel Antonio National Park, with balcony jacuzzis and hilltop sunset dining.

Gaia Hotel & Reserve

An adults-only boutique hotel terraced into coastal forest above Manuel Antonio, with its own private reserve, La Luna restaurant, the Terra Spa and a sky lounge with 360-degree Pacific views.

Makanda by the Sea

An adults-only hideaway of 33 ocean-view suites and villas in the rainforest hills of Manuel Antonio, with a cliffside infinity pool, the Árbol restaurant and a secluded private beach.

Parador Nature Resort and Spa

A resort on the Punta Quepos promontory above the Pacific, with 12 acres of rainforest, five pools, Pacífica Spa and suites with sweeping ocean-view balconies near Manuel Antonio.

Sí Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge

An eco-minded hillside resort above the Pacific near Manuel Antonio National Park, with 54 balconied rooms, family and adults-only pools, Cala Spa and a private cinema.

Issimo Suites

An adults-only, family-owned boutique hotel of 13 Mediterranean-style suites above the Manuel Antonio waterfront, each with a private balcony and jacuzzi, plus a spa and poolside restaurant.