Where the rainforest meets the ocean, Manuel Antonio National Park stands as one of the greatest natural wonders in the Americas, a small park with an outsized soul. What Is Manuel Antonio National Park? Manuel Antonio National Park is a protected natural reserve located on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast, just south of the town of Quepos in Puntarenas Province, approximately 157 km from San José, and just minutes from Casa Playitas, making it one of the most effortlessly accessible natural wonders you can experience during your stay. Established in 1972 after a passionate campaign by local residents to [...]