Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour with a Nature Specialist
A guided walk in Manuel Antonio National Park with a naturalist; trails are mostly flat with some steps.
See Tour Deals & PricesThe beaches closest to San José, and the easiest region for a short trip.
Updated: October 30, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

Jacó is around 1.5 to 2 hours from San José airport by road, which makes it popular for long weekends and first surf lessons. Further south, Quepos and Manuel Antonio pair a national park with beaches and boat tours. Carara National Park, between the two, is known for birding.
A guided walk in Manuel Antonio National Park with a naturalist; trails are mostly flat with some steps.
See Tour Deals & PricesA beginner surf lesson in Jacó, best for confident swimmers.
See Tour Deals & PricesBirdwatching in Carara National Park, early start, gentle trails.
See Tour Deals & PricesA mangrove boat trip around Damas Island near Quepos, mostly seated.
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For a deeper look at Jacó itself, see EasyCostaRica.
Jacó: shortest drive from SJO.
See Deals & PricesQuepos & Manuel Antonio: the park and hillside hotels.
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