Hangin Boards

Summer

Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

This pacific coast beach town also known for its beautiful and pristine national park has become a very vibrant tourist favorite.  The park has hiking trails that lead to three virgin beaches where you must bring out what you bring in.  To get the most of this adventure I would suggest an early morning guided tour to observe the many iguanas, sloths and monkeys that make up this habitat. 

Outside the park is Espadilla Beach which has some of the best surfing for beginners.  There is plenty to do here, from Jet Ski to paragliding.  Personally I’ll stick to body surfing.  Skills I’ve had since I was a kid. Near the town center and the National Park entrance you’re able to rent umbrellas and chairs for the day with nearby bars and restaurants, or you can head up the beach for more privacy with a beach blanket and less of a crowd.

This beach has been a favorite of mine since I was in my teens.  There’s plenty to do and see, it all depends on what you’re looking for, or not, for me the beach, the variety of foods and drinks are more my mode with an amazing sun set to top it off.