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Walk the trail to Punta Catedral for views.\r\n\r\nSpend an afternoon at Playa Espadilla, the public beach outside the park. Take a catamaran trip along the coast, kayak through the Damas Island mangroves, or raft the Savegre or Naranjo rivers.\r\n\r\nIn Quepos, walk the marina and eat at the local sodas.","hw_hub_city_do_points":"The national park | Sloths and monkeys\r\nPlaya Manuel Antonio | Inside the park\r\nPunta Catedral | Trail with views\r\nMangrove kayaking | Damas Island","hw_hub_city_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_city_do_more":"All things to do in Manuel Antonio","hw_hub_city_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_city_free_body":"Playa Espadilla, outside the park, is a public beach and free. Watching the sunset from the beaches or the hill costs nothing, and monkeys and sloths are often seen in the trees along the road.\r\n\r\nThe Quepos marina and town are free to explore.\r\n\r\nThe national park charges about \u20ac16 for foreign adults.","hw_hub_city_free_points":"Playa Espadilla | Free\r\nSunsets | Free\r\nRoadside wildlife | Monkeys and sloths\r\nQuepos marina | Free","hw_hub_city_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_city_free_more":"All free things to do in Manuel Antonio","hw_hub_city_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_city_food_body":"Quepos has the cheapest food, with sodas serving casados and fresh fish for \u20ac6 to \u20ac10. The hill road has restaurants with views, at higher prices.\r\n\r\nTry ceviche, fresh tuna and mahi-mahi.\r\n\r\nRestaurant bills add 13 per cent tax and a 10 per cent service charge, so check whether menu prices include them; an extra tip is optional.","hw_hub_city_food_points":"Quepos sodas | Casados from \u20ac6\r\nCeviche | Fresh\r\nRestaurants with views | On the hill\r\nService | 10% added","hw_hub_city_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_city_food_more":"All food guides for Manuel Antonio","hw_hub_city_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_city_nightlife_body":"Manuel Antonio has a handful of bars on the hill road and in Quepos, some with live music, and it is known for its LGBTQ+-friendly scene.\r\n\r\nSunset drinks with a view are the main event.\r\n\r\nCocktails cost \u20ac6 to \u20ac10.","hw_hub_city_nightlife_points":"Sunset bars | On the hill\r\nQuepos | Local bars\r\nLGBTQ+ friendly | Welcoming scene\r\nCocktails | \u20ac6\u201310","hw_hub_city_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_city_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Manuel Antonio","hw_hub_city_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_city_transport_body":"Public buses run from San Jos\u00e9 to Quepos and Manuel Antonio in around three to four hours, and shuttles cost \u20ac45 to \u20ac70. 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Casados cost \u20ac6 to \u20ac10.\r\n\r\nPark entry costs about \u20ac16, guides around \u20ac25 to \u20ac40, and boat trips \u20ac60 to \u20ac90.\r\n\r\nUS dollars are accepted everywhere alongside colones.","hw_hub_city_money_points":"Dorm bed | From around \u20ac15\u201325\r\nPark entry | About \u20ac16\r\nGuide | About \u20ac25\u201340\r\nQuepos | Cheaper","hw_hub_city_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_city_money_more":"All budget guides for Manuel Antonio","hw_hub_city_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_city_safety_body":"Manuel Antonio is generally safe. Never leave belongings on the beach; theft is common, and monkeys and raccoons also steal food and bags. Do not feed wildlife, as it has made some animals aggressive.\r\n\r\nPlaya Espadilla has strong rip currents; swim near the lifeguards.\r\n\r\nBeware of unofficial 'guides' and parking touts near the park entrance; book guides through your accommodation or official operators. 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