The working port town next to Manuel Antonio, and the practical hub for the area: banks, the hospital, the bus terminal, and Marina Pez Vela. Its sportfishing fleet is one of the best known on the Pacific coast.
About 3.5 hours by car from San Jos茅, or a short flight to the Quepos (XQP) airstrip. Local buses and shuttles connect Quepos with Manuel Antonio every few minutes.
Quepos waterfront, near the town center
The weekly farmers fair that supplies Quepos and Manuel Antonio. Produce, fish, prepared food, and crafts; Friday is the bigger session that runs into the evening.
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July 10, 2026 to July 12, 2026 · Playa Hermosa, Jac贸
Season-ending grand final of Costa Rica's national surf circuit, the highest-value stop, where the national champions are decided.
OrganizerAnnual, mid-July (sea procession near July 16) · Puntarenas
Costa Rica's signature maritime festival, where decorated fishing boats parade across the Gulf of Nicoya to honor the patron of fishermen, with concerts and food on the waterfront.
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Adults-only hostel and hotel in Quepos near Playa Espadilla, aimed at backpackers and digital nomads, with a pool set in tropical landscaping. Reviewers describe it as quiet and eco-friendly, away from the busier strip.
Quepos
Riverfront glamping camp in the jungle mountains of Esquipulas, about 30 minutes from Quepos and Manuel Antonio, run by rafting guide Leo and trip leader Cara. Guests stay in Costa Rican safari tents on stone platforms with a shared kitchen and an elevated teak yoga deck. The family also operates H2O Adventures rafting and Luna Vida day experiences nearby.
Quepos
Hotel less than 15 minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park billed as the highest viewpoint in the area, with 360-degree views, free breakfast, and an on-site nature park and bar. Rooms and suites are designed around panoramic outlooks.
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Artisan bakery and coffee shop in downtown Quepos specializing in sourdough bread, handmade croissants and European-style pastries paired with specialty Costa Rican coffee. The shop also runs a second location in Manuel Antonio at Plaza Los Altos, across from Hotel Divisamar.
Quepos
Original Caf茅 Milagro roastery and cafe on the ocean-front road in downtown Quepos, near the bridge, where the company roasts its single-origin Costa Rican coffee daily. This is the roasting facility and retail counter, distinct from the sister cafe El Patio de Caf茅 Milagro on the road to Manuel Antonio.
Quepos
Coffee shop in central Quepos serving espresso drinks, milkshakes and smoothies alongside a small breakfast menu. It draws a mix of regulars and visitors and holds a 4.8 rating across roughly 30 Tripadvisor reviews.
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Full-service tour operator headquartered on Route 34 across from Hospital Max Teran Valls in Quepos, booking ocean kayaking and snorkeling, horseback, canopy, whitewater rafting, and catamaran tours under one roof. The snorkeling and kayak tour visits volcanic rock formations and pre-Columbian turtle traps reached by sea kayak from the Manuel Antonio coast. In whale season (July 15 to October 15) the company runs day trips south to Marino Ballena National Park for humpback watching with ICT-licensed naturalist guides.
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Private 45-foot Viking yacht based at Marina Pez Vela, run by Captain Eugenio (Cappy) Ramirez and crew. Charters span full-day offshore fishing for sailfish, marlin, and mahi mahi, half-day inshore trips for roosterfish and snapper, private snorkeling and coastal cruises, whale watching, and sunset cruises with private dining events aboard. Bespoke custom trips are available for groups.
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Family-run adventure company with more than 25 years in Manuel Antonio, running whitewater rafting on the Savegre, Naranjo, and El Chorro rivers (minimum age 12) plus ocean kayaking and Damas Island mangrove trips (minimum age 8). Its ADR Adventure Park combo day, about 40 minutes from Manuel Antonio, runs $140 per person, with other tours from $79.
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Property management and vacation rental company based at Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, managing more than 50 villas across Manuel Antonio, Dominical, and Uvita. Legally registered as Two Costa Rica Vacation Rental, the company has operated in the market for close to two decades and personally inspects every property in its collection.
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Quepos branch of Adobe Rent a Car, one of the largest Costa Rican owned rental fleets in the country. The office sits in downtown Quepos in front of the soccer field entrance, opens daily 8 am to 5 pm, and delivers cars to hotels in the area at no extra cost.
Quepos
International rental car brand with a branded office in downtown Quepos, 200 meters west of the Catholic church next to the Joseth supermarket, on the route up to Manuel Antonio. Part of the Enterprise Holdings network, sharing the same local office and phone line as the National franchise at this location. Offers economy through SUV vehicles with pickup and drop off arranged locally rather than only at the San Jose airport counter.