Driving Directions From The San Jose Airport:

Get on the Pan-American Highway (Highway 1) going north. Stay in the center lane and follow the sign toward San Ramon. After about 12 kilometers take the exit toward Atenas. This begins your drive through the mountains.

Around 42 kilometers you'll see a sign that says Manuel Antonio 111 km.

At 49 kilometers you’ll see a stop light. You’re now in Orotina. 500 meters past the stop light take the turn off on the right. Follow the sign toward Quepos/Manuel Antonio/Jaco.

Another 7 kilometers further you'll have another turn off. Continue to follow the signs toward Quepos/Manuel Antonio/Jaco. Jaco is about 92 kilometers from SJO Airport.

You will pass through Parrita at about the 134 kilometer mark.

About 15 kilometers farther you’ll arrive in Quepos. When you come to the town you’ll drive over a small bridge and come to a fork in the road. Take the left fork (low road).

When you see the sign “Manuel Antonio Parque Nacional 7 km” turn left. Take this road about 3 km.  Take a right on the dirt road where the sign says "Ronny's Place". Follow the road in past Ronny's Place (open air restaurant on the left)  keep going down past the  large home on the right curve to the right and you will find secluded Casa Playa Vista.

WORLD FAMOUS SPORTFISHING IN QUEPOS!! After 15 years in Quepos we know the Captains who CATCH FISH! Let us hook you up!!

There is an abundance of activities to keep you busy in Manuel Antonio. We recommend only Tour Company’s who have integrity and who support sustainable tourism. We understand the delicate balance of nature and tourism. We are more than happy to assist in tour arrangements.

Of course you will want to visit Manuel Antonio National Park. It is the crown jewel of Costa Rica’s National Park system. The park encompasses 1,684 acres (682 hectares) of jungle and beaches, and 135,000 acres (55,000 hectares) of marine environment and islands- plus tons of monkeys and other wildlife. The park is closed on Mondays so plan accordingly. 

Local area tours we recommend

·         Horseback Riding

·         All-Terrain Vehicle Tours (ATV)

·         Sunset Sailing

·         Canopy Tour

·         Spa treatments (in the privacy at Casa Playa Vista or at the best local Spa)

·         Manuel Antonio National Park Tour

·         Mangrove Boat Tour

·         Whitewater Rafting

·         Ocean or River Kayaking

·         Dolphin Watch Boat Tour

·         Jet Ski Adventure