Saturday, May 9, 2009

Manuel Antonio Park



A trip to Costa Rica is not complete without a tour of Manuel Antonio Park. This park is home to 109 species of mammals and 184 species of birds in addition to many reptiles and sea creatures. With the help of a nature guide you can spot many of these species on your hike through the park.

Without a guide the park is well worth the $10 entrance fee. The park contains a hiking trails through rain forest to beaches and coral reefs. With 3 of the most beautiful beaches in the country and excellent snorkeling it is a must see destination.

Although the park is a fantastic destination without a guide I recommend that visitors who want the complete Costa Rica experience contact a naturalist for a park tour. Your guide will bring immense knowledge, an eye (and ear) for spotting the parks many creature, as well as a spotting scope. With visitors in town, I have taken 2 tours in the past month and have been thrilled with the knowledge of Paul Gonsalves and his associate Edgar Espinoza from Manuel Antonio Expeditions. Each trip we were able to see sloths, bats, Toucans, Owls, deer, iguanas and more. The guys are knowledgeable and fun to spend the day with. The guys shared vast knowledge about plants, birds, mammals, and reptiles. They were able to entertain the kids while teaching the adults a little Tico History and science.

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