MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK!
With
the establishment of ManuelAntonio National Park in
1972, the people of Costa Rica decided to preserve,
for future generations, one of the most beautiful
and bio-diverse areas in the world. Although it is
the country's smallest national park, the stunning
beauty and diversity of wildlife in its 683 hectares
is unequaled.
Manuel
Antonio contains a charming combination of rain forest,
beaches and coral reefs. This beaches are the most
beautiful in the country, lined with lush forest,
and the snorkeling is excellent too. The forest is
home for sloths, iguanas, the rare and adorable squirrel
monkeys and millions of colorful little crabs. And
the trail that winds around Punta Catedral affords
some spectacular views. The park is easy to reach,
south of the town of Quepos, and is near a good selection
of hotels and restaurants.
Visiting
the park, one is treated to an abundant diversity
of wildlife. Cathedral Point, with its forest topped
cliffs was once an island, but is now connected to
the coast by a thin strip of island. This land bridge
now forms the spine separating the parks two most
popular beaches, Playa Espadilla Sur and Playa Manuel
Antonio.
The southern facing beach, Playa Manuel Antonio, is
a picturesque half mile long, white sand crescent
bisecting deep green foliage to one side and a private,
secluded cove to the other.
Standing
with your feet dug into the sand and watching the
wave crash against the rocks on either side of the
lagoon, it is easy to believe that you are a thousand
miles from anywhere.
Come
see for yourself
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