Quepos Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Quepos and Manuel Antonio tours on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast: spot sloths, monkeys and toucans in Manuel Antonio National Park, sail a sunset catamaran with snorkelling, raft the white water of the Savegre and Naranjo rivers, zip across the rainforest canopy, chase the towering Nauyaca Waterfall, and glide through the mangroves in search of wildlife. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Quepos by interest
Whatever brings you to Quepos — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Quepos
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Manuel Antonio
Wildlife park.
Catamaran Cruise
Sunset & snorkel.
Savegre River
White-water rafting.
Rainforest Canopy
Ziplines.
Nauyaca Waterfall
Jungle cascade.
Damas Mangroves
Estuary wildlife.
Park Beaches
Sloths & sand.
Marina Pez Vela
Sport fishing.
10 min awayManuel Antonio
Wildlife park.
Marina awayCatamaran Cruise
Sunset & snorkel.
1 hr awaySavegre River
Rafting.
1 hr awayNauyaca Falls
Jungle cascade.
30 min awayCanopy Zipline
Rainforest flights.
20 min awayDamas Mangroves
Estuary wildlife.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Quepos visitor asks before booking.
Dry (Dec–Apr)
Sunny and dry — peak season for beaches and cruises.
Green (May–Nov)
Lush and quieter, with afternoon showers.
For wildlife
Wildlife is active year-round in the park.
For cruises
The dry season offers the calmest seas.
Shoulder
May and November balance value and weather.
Best overall
December to April is ideal.
One day
The park and a catamaran cruise.
Two days
Add rafting or ziplining.
Three days
Add the Nauyaca Waterfall.
For wildlife
The national park and mangroves.
For adventure
Rafting, zipline and waterfalls.
With kids
The park and a mangrove boat tour.
Tours & transfers
Guided tours include pickups from area hotels.
Local bus
A frequent bus links Quepos and Manuel Antonio.
Taxis
Taxis are easy for the short hop to the park.
On foot
The park beaches are walkable from the entrance.
Where to stay
Stay along the Quepos–Manuel Antonio road or near the beach.
Colón & dollar
Costa Rica uses the colón; US dollars are widely accepted.
Park closed Tuesdays
Manuel Antonio National Park is usually closed on Tuesdays — plan around it.
Book park tickets
Park entry is capped; guided tours include the ticket.
Go early
Enter the park early for cooler weather and more wildlife.
Bring swimwear
Pack swimwear for beaches, cruises and waterfalls.
Bug spray
Bring repellent and sun protection for the jungle.
Dry season
Visit December to April for the best beach weather.
Park tours
Guided park tours sell out — book ahead.
Catamaran cruises
Sunset sails fill up — reserve early.
Rafting
River trips book out in high season — reserve ahead.
Ziplining
Canopy tours have set times — book early.
Waterfall tours
Nauyaca trips fill up — reserve ahead.
Dry season
December to April is busiest — book everything ahead.
Park tour
Around €50–80 for a guided park tour with ticket.
Catamaran
About €80–120 for a catamaran cruise with lunch.
Rafting
Roughly €70–110 for a white-water rafting day.
Zipline
Around €60–100 for a canopy zipline tour.
Waterfall
About €60–100 for a Nauyaca Waterfall tour.
How to save
Join group tours and combine the park with a cruise.
Quepos through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Beaches & cruises.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best.
- Best for
- Lush & quieter.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Showers.
- Best for
- Green & value.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Rainy.
- Best for
- Good balance.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Fresh.