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Manuel Antonio Costa Rica
This
wildlife area is located in the pacific coast of Costa Rica, in the province of
Puntarenas. Located at 157 km south of San José by road and 7 km south
of Quepos City. Created by means of the Law No. 5100, of November 15,1972. Has
an extension of 682.7 hectares in the land part and 55.000 hectares in the sea
part.
The Manuel Antonio National Park is a little biological island
inside an area used in different activities like the agriculture, the cattle
and a high tourist development. Part of the forest is in process of
regeneration because in the past as object of a selective trees extraction.
Is one of the most beautiful national's parks of the country. Is the
wild area that receives the mayor amount of national and international
tourists. Another important attractive is the humid tropical forests where
flora and wildlife species endanger of extinct like the mono titi lives.
The park is located in a region of great precipitation and high
heights. The annual precipitation average is of 3.875 mm. The summer months are
January, February and March; and the winter months are August, September and
October
Manuel Antonio National Park contains several short trails, all
of which are easily accesible and well maintained. These trails provide the
best opportunity to see both White Faced and Squirrel Monkeys in Costa Rica.
The trails tend to follow the coastline, supplying beautiful views and easy
access to some of Costa Rica´s most beautiful white sand beaches.
The park includes 12 islands, which serve as seabird sanctuaries. The
pacific waters contain numerous dolphins and at times migrating whales are
sighted.
The parks flora and fauna is impressive with the dominant
trees being the Black Locust, Balsa, Monkey Comb, Bastard Cedar and Mayflower.
Some 109 species of mammals, including Two-toed Sloth, Raccoons, Coatis and 184
species of birds have been spotted in the park.
Tour
Info:
Length of tour: full day
Departure time: 7:00
am
Includes: Air Conditioned Transport, Bi-Lingual Naturalist Guide,
Entrance Fee, Lunch, Visit to Quepos and Insurance.
What to bring:
Cool comfortable clothes, swimsuit and towel, walking shoes, camera, hat and
sunblock.
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