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A few miles from the town of Quepos on the Pacific Coast of
Costa Rica lies Manuel Antonio Park, the most visited National
Park in Costa Rica.
Though small, the park holds an
impressive array of wildlife - from howler monkeys to sloths and many
colorful birds.
The wildlife isn't only found in the forest however, as the
nearby waters have a variety of marine life.
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The park itself
features several beautiful white sand beaches. Playa Manuel Antonio
(located to the left as you walk far into the park) offers the best
snorkeling opportunities and even a large sunken boat to view. Although the water
here can be a bit silty (it definitely isn't the crystal water of the Caribbean) you still should be able to see many
interesting fish up close.
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On the right side of Playa Manuel
Antonio (as
you face the water), you can see a large group of rocks jutting out into
the water. These rocks hold many interesting fish including parrotfish,
triggerfish and colorful butterflyfish. The left side of the beach also
has some rocks with fish and about 50 yards offshore a small buoy marks
the location of a surprisingly large sunken boat set on its' side in 15+
feet of water. It isn't terribly interesting, but is certainly worth the
short swim to look at.
Just outside the park lies the
public beach, filled with vendors and beach chairs. On the beach and
along the nearby street a number of providers offer snorkeling tours
directly from the beach. Some of these tour operators have boats, while
others take visitors out on short trips on the back of jet skis. The
cost for these trips is about $39 for 90 minutes. Larger, more
traditional snorkeling tours are available from Quepos. These trips are
generally 4-6 hours and often include a view of the sunset as well as
food and drink.
