Manuel Antonio National Park

Manuel Antonio National Park
View of the Pacific and the islands of the Manuel Antonio National Park
Coordinates: 9 ° 22 ′ 32 "  N , 84 ° 8 ′ 9"  W.
Location:	Puntarenas , Costa Rica
Next city:	Quepos
Surface:	6.82 km²
Founding:	November 15, 1972
Address:	www.manuelantoniopark.com

Black iguana (adult male) in front of its tree hole

The settlement of Manuel Antonio and the associated Manuel Antonio National Park are located on the Pacific coast in southern Costa Rica , seven kilometers south of Quepos .

At seven square kilometers, the national park is the smallest national park in Costa Rica and includes both the palm forests on the Pacific and twelve small islands off the coast. He is known for his many, not shy animals. In addition to over 350 different plant species, there are 109 different mammal species, for example sloths , white-nosed coatis , capuchin monkeys and armadillos . Almost all reptiles on the Costa Rica Pacific coast can be found there. For example, fully grown black iguanas can be observed at close range. There are several public beaches in the park where you can snorkel. You have the opportunity to observe a large number of fish species.

In general, warnings are given against touching all animals and plants. Among other things, there are poisonous manzanilla trees there .

Individual evidence

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Web links

Commons : Manuel Antonio National Park  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

• Manuel Antonio National Park on www.manuelantoniopark.com (English)
• Manuel Antonio National Park on www.anywherecostarica.com (English)
• World Database on Protected Areas - Manuel Antonio National Park (English)