The Pacific Coast starting at Puntarenas offers a variety of coastal scenery. Just south of Puntarenas is the Jaco Beach area, a mecca for surfers. South of Jaco are the Quepos/Manuel Antonio National Park areas. With its' stunning, picture-postcard backdrop, and miles of white sandy beaches it's easy to see why Manuel Antonio National Park is Costa Rica's most popular.

In addition to the huge variety of things to do - walking the park's easy trails, white-water rafting, ocean cruising, and big-game fishing, to name but a few - this is one of the lushest places in Costa Rica, with spectacular white-gray sand beaches fringed by thickly forested hills home to; squirrel, white-faced, and howler monkeys, three-toed sloths, and other wildlife.

The Pacific Coast starting at Puntarenas offers a variety of coastal scenery. Just south of Puntarenas is the Jaco Beach area, a mecca for surfers. South of Jaco are the Quepos/Manuel Antonio National Park areas. With its' stunning, picture-postcard backdrop, and miles of white sandy beaches it's easy to see why Manuel Antonio National Park is Costa Rica's most popular.

In addition to the huge variety of things to do - walking the park's easy trails, white-water rafting, ocean cruising, and big-game fishing, to name but a few - this is one of the lushest places in Costa Rica, with spectacular white-gray sand beaches fringed by thickly forested hills home to; squirrel, white-faced, and howler monkeys, three-toed sloths, and other wildlife.

Days 2, 3 - Days on your own to enjoy Manuel Antonio National Park. Included on one of the days is a guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park.

Day 4 - Afternoon return flight to San Jose and transfer to hotel.

Tulemar Bungalows: One of Costa Rica's best kept secrets up to now these luxurious 645 sq' bungalows offer; exclusive beach, nature trails through the 33-acre property, swimming pool, fully-equipped kitchenettes, air conditioning, and awe-inspiring vistas of breathtaking Pacific sunsets.

Makanda by the Sea: A private paradise, this secluded property has four rooms and three villas. Tropical gardens compliment the jungle setting with abundant flowering plants and vivid colors. For the romantic in all of us, Makanda is the ideal getaway. Villas and studio # 1 have open air living areas with hammocks to swing to the ocean breeze. A large pool is set atop the cliff overlooking the splendor of the Pacific.

El Parador: Located a short distance from world-famous Manuel Antonio National Park, the recently opened El Parador provides a private and serene ambiance, a true sense of European luxury in a tropical paradise.

The hotel is located in one of the most pristine areas of Manuel Antonio. Situated on top of the 400-acre Punta Quepos, the resort covers five hectares, providing a 360 degree panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and its spectacular sunsets.