Manuel Antonio, one of the best beaches in the world, according to Tripadvisor

Manuel Antonio was the only beach in Costa Rica and Central America that modified to enter the top of the renowned travel website: Tripadvisor, which recently revealed the list of the 25 best beaches in the world. 

For years this beautiful coastal area of the Costa Rican Central Pacific has become a reference for national and foreign tourists and has managed to position itself on different tourist platforms worldwide.

Every year, Tripadvisor draws up this list of the best destinations to visit, which is expected by millions of travelers around the world who follow the recommendations on this website. 

 The Tripadvisor Top is prepared based on the comments and ratings made by its users on their trips during the last year. 

This 2023 Manuel Antonio managed to position himself in the number 18 position of such a coveted top. 

“A beautiful beach with pieces of shiny black sand and calm waters, ideal for relaxing floating”, is the description that accompanies a magnificent photo of Manuel Antonio beach, on a Tripadvisor list, which also highlights the number of hotels, hostels and rentals vacation. 

Located 167 kilometers from the Costa Rican capital and two hours and thirty minutes from the Juan Santamaría International Airport, Manuel Antonio stands out from other beaches for its exuberant tropical vegetation and isolated landscapes. The beach is located within the National Park, which bears the same name, where it is possible to observe more than 500 species of animals, including birds, sloths, monkeys, deer, etc. 

This beach has many options for travelers, from hiking activities, flying over the coast in a parasailing, enjoying a day with family or friends, to practicing water sports. 

In addition, visitors to this tropical paradise can swim in the bay with crystalline waters that is located within the park, rest or read under the trees that surround the place, explore the tropical jungle, practice activities such as diving, kayaking, fishing or enjoy a delicious meal at local restaurants. 

Manuel Antonio is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Costa Rica and it is not surprising, since it offers the opportunity to enjoy nature and live an unforgettable vacation. 

If you want to know this and other destinations in the Costa Rican Central Pacific, do not hesitate to contact us.