We hired our drivers Danny of CostaRicaDrivers.com to handle all our transportation needs while in Costa Rica. His company was highly recommended on Tripadvisor. We signed up for two tours.
Our tour today was a full day at Manuel Antonio. He picked us up at our San Jose hotel at 7:30am for our 3 hour drive to the park. Along the way we made two stops. The first was this lovely cafe for some delicious coffee with gorgeous views.
Our second stop was a place referred to as Crocodile River where we took some photos of these hungry guys.
We also purchased delicious Mango smoothies from roadside vendor.
Finally we arrived at the entrance to the park. We were charged $16pp fees to enter. The first hiking trail we took brought us to Playa Puerto Escondido Beach. It was a difficult trail with lots of stairways built along the way. At the end we were treated to this beautiful oasis.
The second trail we took brought us to Playa Espadilla Sur Beach. It was short and ended at another beautiful beach.
There were changing room facilities and picnic tables for those who didn't mind the local pickpockets trying to steal their food and backpacks.
These local residents were experts at stealing bags left unattended.
After a refreshing swim in the beautifully clean water, we hiked back to the entrance of the park where Danny was waiting for us. We stopped for dinner at a local restaurant recommended by Danny.
The meal was as delicious as the views.
Finally we began the 3 hour drive back to our hotel. It was a wonderful experience!
After a refreshing swim in the beautifully clean water, we hiked back to the entrance of the park where Danny was waiting for us. We stopped for dinner at a local restaurant recommended by Danny.
Finally we began the 3 hour drive back to our hotel. It was a wonderful experience!
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