Less than 100 miles from San Jose, on the central Pacific coast
( see map ) of Costa Rica, are the towns of Manuel Antonio and
Quepos. These two completely different but interdependent coastal
pueblos are appealing to the visitor because of their separate
and unique charms. Quepos, to the north, is a former banana shipping
port and the current sports fishing Mecca of Costa Rica. Manuel
Antonio on the other hand is famous for it's national park, beautiful
beaches, scenic drive and luxurious accommodations. Forming the
best one two punch in the country, this area has become a popular
destination for both backpackers and jet-setters alike.
Manuel Antonio is truly a different, tropical world. This fact
is immediately apparent upon turning the last corner out of Quepos
and starting up the hill south of town. As you rise up into the
forest canopy that straddles both sides of the road, all the sounds
and hustle and bustle of civilization simply dissolve away. Passing
the hotels and resorts, they seemingly meld into the surrounding
hillside, the seven kilometer drive down to the park offers one
of the most scenic views in the country. Hostels in Manuel Antonio |
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