Where the Jungle Meets the Sea
There are few places on Earth where the boundaries between land and ocean dissolve into pure wonder — where the rainforest hums, the waves whisper, and every path feels like a portal to a living paradise. Manuel Antonio National Park is one of those rare places.
Tucked along Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast, this small yet spectacular park — just over 1,600 acres of protected land — is a sanctuary where nature still speaks in its oldest language. Here, emerald jungles tumble down to ivory sands, scarlet macaws flash across the treetops, and howler monkeys announce the sunrise like ancient guardians of the canopy.
A Symphony of Life
The Manuel Antonio National Park may be the smallest in Costa Rica, but its biodiversity defies its size. Over 350 species of birds, 100 species of mammals, and a kaleidoscope of reptiles and butterflies coexist in this lush pocket of Earth.
Follow the trails that weave beneath the shade of giant almendro and strangler fig trees, their roots tangled like the stories of time. Watch as a sloth — motionless and content — clings to its favorite branch, or spot a troop of capuchin monkeys swinging overhead, their curiosity as unrestrained as the wild itself.
In every direction, life unfolds in intricate detail: the electric-blue flash of a morpho butterfly, the hush of leaves brushed by iguanas, the scent of the ocean drifting through the rainforest air. It’s a living masterpiece painted by sunlight, salt, and evolution.
Manuel Antonio National Park Where Ocean and Rainforest Embrace
A crescent of white sand framed by turquoise waters and jungle cliffs. The sea here is warm and gentle, inviting swimmers, snorkelers, and dreamers alike.
Just steps away, Playa Espadilla Sur stretches long and untamed — a wilder rhythm where the surf meets solitude. Between the two beaches lies a thin isthmus, a strip of paradise that connects the mainland to a forested promontory teeming with wildlife.
Standing there, surrounded by green mountains and the endless Pacific, you can feel the world pause. It’s not just a view — it’s an awakening.
Stay Close to the Magic
At Escape Villas, nature isn’t just nearby — it’s part of your stay.
Only moments away from the park’s entrance, our Escape Villas Collection places you in the heart of this natural masterpiece — with sweeping ocean views overlooking the park itself.
Wake to the echo of howler monkeys and the shimmer of dawn over the Pacific. Enjoy breakfast on your terrace while toucans glide above the treetops and the jungle stretches endlessly toward the sea. Then wander into the park for a morning walk beneath cathedral canopies, guided by the rhythm of the forest.
After a day of discovery, return to your villa — unwind in the infinity pool, dine under starlight, and listen to the rainforest settle into its evening song.
The Spirit of Discovery
Manuel Antonio is not only a destination; it’s a feeling — a reconnection. The kind that happens when you trade noise for the rustle of palms, schedules for the rhythm of waves, and routine for wonder.
Walk quietly, and the park reveals itself in whispers: the call of a toucan, the glint of sun through mist, the footsteps of explorers who once walked these same trails in awe.
It is a place that reminds us that we are guests in nature’s house — small, privileged witnesses to something infinitely larger and more beautiful than ourselves.
For those who seek adventure, inspiration, and a deeper connection with the natural world, this park is a promise kept by Mother Earth. And it is waiting for you to discover it—again and again.
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