Suppose you’re looking for affordable places to visit in Quepos and Manuel Antonio. In that case, you may have planned to visit Manuel Antonio National Park and are trying to fill in some gaps in your itinerary without making it more expensive.
You may be interested to know that there are many affordable places to visit in Quepos and Manuel Antonio, as well as places that don’t require paying for entry.
Pez Vela Marina
If you are looking for options to visit around Quepos town, one of the main places people will stop by is the Pez Vela Marina. It’s a great meeting point or a great place to hang out for a while to plan your next stop. There is a commercial plaza with stores, restaurants, and tour options.
The marina has around 200 floating docks and a dry dock for smaller embarkations. There is also a shipyard offering services such as boat repairs and assistance for stranded ships.
This place has a relaxing environment. It is quite entertaining to see the sailboats and yachts coming in and out of the marina, especially at sunset.
Nahomi Park
Right pass the Pez Vela Marina at the end of the street, in the southern end of Quepos, you will find one of the town’s favorites, the recreational Nahomi Park.
Usually open from 7 am to 4 pm, the park ground is ideal for families with kids if you need to include a brief stop in between activities or perhaps a suitable option for those walking around the town after having lunch and looking for pretty scenery to watch the ocean.
Keep in mind they might charge tourists for the Nahomi Park entrance, about $18 for adults and $5 for children.
Rainmaker Conservation Park
Rainmaker Conservation Park is a very appropriate activity for hikers and adventure seekers; it gives access to an outstanding primary rainforest, as well as swimming ponds, hanging bridges, and an observation point overlooking Manuel Antonio National Park.
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Located 30 minutes driving distance from Quepos, the Rainmaker Conservation Park allows a self-guided visit for only $20, which makes it one of the considerably affordable places to visit in Quepos and Manuel Antonio.
Manuel Antonio public beaches
The most visited place in Manuel Antonio has to be Espadilla Beach near the national park entrance, also referred to as Manuel Antonio public beach. It is a great beach for swimming and enjoying all kinds of beach activities such as surfing, fishing, kayaking, parasailing, etc.
Some individuals may attempt to charge tourists for parking, but this is an illegal activity since the parking area on this beach is a public space. Avoid leaving things visible on the car or valuable things inside if you use a parking space.
There are also plenty of food sales around the beach and chairs for rent for those looking to lie down comfortably.
Another well-known beach in the Manuel Antonio area is Biesanz Beach, which is a more serene and secluded beach surrounded by lush rainforest with such calm waters that it almost emulates a natural swimming pool.
Manuel Antonio and Quepos offer diverse, affordable options for enjoying its natural beauty without having to spend a fortune, including unique cultural experiences and pristine beaches.
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