Manuel Antonio is a national park in Costa Rica. Although it’s the smallest, it’s also one of the most popular national parks in Costa Rica because of its Capuchin, Sloths, Squirrel Monkeys, Howler, Iguanas, and hundreds of species of birds. Inside the park are some of the region’s best beaches, which you can access by trails, such as Escondido Beach, Manuel Antonio Beach, and Espadilla Sur. You can also explore places like the Damascus Island Mangrove Estuary or the Nauyaca Waterfalls.
Manuel Antonio has more to offer than just nature. There are also tons of team-building activities perfect for your next company retreat. Take a kayak, catamaran, chocolate or walking tour. Go whitewater rafting or ziplining. Or take a laid back cooking or yoga class. Whatever you’re into, Manuel Antonio is sure to have it.
We'll help you combine accommodation, meeting spaces, restaurants, and team-building activities into one seamless itinerary.
We'll help you combine accommodation, meeting spaces, restaurants, and team-building activities into one seamless itinerary.
Mangrove kayaking, Pacific sunsets and the incredible wildlife surrounding Manuel Antonio create a team-building retreat that's unlike anywhere else in Costa Rica. This retreat agenda combines unforgettable nature experiences with plenty of time to relax by the beach.
We'll help you combine accommodation, meeting spaces, restaurants, and team-building activities into one seamless itinerary.
Manuel Antonio combines rainforest, Pacific beaches, abundant wildlife, and boutique resorts in one compact destination. Companies choose the area because it offers unforgettable nature-based experiences alongside comfortable venues for productive meetings.
Groups frequently enjoy catamaran cruises, beach Olympics, ziplining, kayaking, wildlife tours, scavenger hunts, paddleboarding, rafting, cooking classes, and leadership challenges.
Manuel Antonio offers a unique blend of adventure, biodiversity, and relaxation. Teams appreciate the destination's laid-back atmosphere and the opportunity to strengthen relationships through shared outdoor experiences.
Most international visitors arrive via Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) before traveling approximately 3–3.5 hours by road. Domestic flights to nearby Quepos Airport (XQP) take around 25 minutes from San José.
The dry season from December to April is generally the most popular, with temperatures typically ranging between 24–32°C. These months provide ideal conditions for beach activities, wildlife tours, and outdoor adventures.
Companies often include Costa Rican cooking classes, coffee tastings, visits to local markets, guided rainforest walks, cultural experiences in Quepos, and group dinners featuring authentic Costa Rican cuisine.
Popular options include hiking in Manuel Antonio National Park, kayaking, snorkeling, paddleboarding, ziplining, beach games, treasure hunts, waterfall excursions, rafting, and wildlife spotting tours.
Teams often choose Costa Rican cooking workshops, seafood dinners, coffee tastings, tropical fruit experiences, cocktail classes, beachfront dining, and private meals featuring local specialties such as casado, ceviche, and fresh seafood.
Yes. Manuel Antonio offers boutique hotels, beachfront resorts, and dedicated meeting spaces, making it easy to combine workshops, strategy sessions, and meetings with outdoor adventures in one destination.
From our experience hosting teams, Manuel Antonio stands out for its combination of rainforest, beaches, and wildlife. Companies appreciate how easily the destination creates memorable shared experiences while providing a relaxed environment for productive offsite meetings.
