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Departure Hub 07 · 2.5–3 hrs south of San José (SJO) via Route 27 & Route 34

Manuel Antonio & Quepos Escapes & Departure Guide

Manuel Antonio and Quepos pair white-sand coves and abundant monkey and sloth populations with world-class marina facilities and easy day-trip access down the coast toward Dominical’s waterfalls.

Destinations Visited from Here: Manuel Antonio National Park peninsula, Damas Island mangrove estuary, and Nauyaca Waterfalls canyon
Actual Boarding & Pickup Points: Catamarans board at dry docks in Marina Pez Vela (Quepos); Nauyaca Waterfall tours provide door-to-door pickup at Manuel Antonio hillside and beach hotels.
Key Logistics Tip: Manuel Antonio National Park is closed on Tuesdays and requires advance SINAC ticket reservations; pairing a park day with a Nauyaca Waterfall excursion gives you two completely different ecosystems.
EasyCostaRica Network Specialist: SouthernCostaRica.com — Quepos to Osa Regional Travel Guide ↗
Forested headlands and calm Pacific waters near Quepos and Manuel Antonio
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Verified Bookable Experiences Departing from Manuel Antonio & Quepos

Rainforest mountains meeting the southern Pacific coast near Dominical and Uvita 13 · TWO-TIER CANYON FALLS ★ 5.0 (457)
Manuel Antonio & Quepos · 5–6 hrs · Small-group guided waterfall expedition with 4x4 ranch transport

Nauyaca Waterfalls Half-Day Guided 4x4 & Canyon Swim Excursion

Descend by 4x4 ranch transport into the lush Barú River canyon to reach the twin tiers of Nauyaca Waterfalls—a 45-meter upper freefall and a 20-meter lower cascade plunging into a massive natural rainforest swimming pool.

Destination Visited: Nauyaca Waterfalls two-tier rainforest canyon (Barú mountains above Dominical)
Actual Departure Point: Hotel pickup across Quepos, Manuel Antonio, Dominical & Uvita
Included: Round-trip transport, 4x4 safari drive down into the canyon (skipping the hot 4km uphill hike), waterfall entry fees, certified safety guides, traditional lunch
Additional / Excluded: Personal towels and optional guide tips
Requirements: Moderate agility on wet canyon rocks; water shoes with grip strongly recommended; minimum age 6 yrs
From $155 · Viator
✓ Free cancellation