Manuel Antonio Park Tickets & Tours | Information Center — Local services in Quepos

MA seemed to be a Must Do as we were staying nearby. But the ticketing procedure is a nightmare and they are chronically sold out. So We had to buy from scalpers outside the gate (they resell bookings from tour group people whose guides know they are No Showing). We balked at $40 per and settled on $30 per.

But frankly MA is just an expensive (and crowded) walk in a forest. There was almost no wildlife to see (a few monkeys and iguanas, which you can see at your hotel or on the beach)

And the crowds. They say they limit entrances to 2000 per day, phased throughout the day. But at 9am the place was a zoo. Like Disneyland.

Nice beaches but the beach outside the park is nice too. And Free. And there are food options.

Go If You want but you should have no...

We visited the park and it was very nice. Although we had a problem with buying tickets online, upon arrival at the entrance they helped us buy tickets. The nature is beautiful, walking in the forest and along the promenade by the sea is very beautiful. I recommend visiting if you like walking. I definitely recommend if you come without a guide and by car to be careful where you park. At the park entrance you have parking, everything before that is ticket sellers and people trying to cheat you...

Dont go!!! You are restricted in walking a 400 meter path. You cant explore. Everything you can see is through the guide's binoculars!!! Because it is super crowded and animals dont like crowds of course!!! Mafia in terms of how to get tickets, and all around is focused in how to get money from tourists!!!! Even the parking lot is 10 usd!!! Doesnt worth 70 usd at all. It...