El Cerro Travel Guide

Quepos

Photo by Ana Verdesia
Photo by Ana Verdesia
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Photo by Lindsay D.

Popular places to visit

Marina Pez Vela

Marina Pez Vela

Explore the waterfront in Quepos with a trip to Marina Pez Vela. Wander through the beautiful beaches and lush rainforests in this family-friendly area.

Marina Pez Vela
Playa Espadilla

Playa Espadilla

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Espadilla during your trip to Manuel Antonio? Wander the beautiful beaches and lush rainforests in the area.

Playa Espadilla

Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge

Explore the great outdoors at Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Quepos. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge

Rancho Tipico don Juan

Enjoy an outing to Rancho Tipico don Juan during your stay in Quepos. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Rancho Tipico don Juan

La Culebra Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at La Culebra Waterfall during your travels in Manuel Antonio. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.

La Culebra Waterfall

Playa Puerto Escondido

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Puerto Escondido during your trip to Manuel Antonio? Wander the beautiful beaches and lush rainforests in the area.

Playa Puerto Escondido

Things to do

Manuel Antonio National Park Excursion

Manuel Antonio Park – Guided Nature & Wildlife Tour with transportation

฿2,517
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Manuel Antonio Park – Guided Nature & Wildlife Tour with transportation
A sloth and its kid in the Manuel Antonio National Park

Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour

฿860
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour
2-3-Hour Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour

2-3-Hour Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour

฿892
per adult
2-3-Hour Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour
Savegre Whitewater Rafting

Whitewater Rafting Savegre Class II-III plus Waterfall Manuel Antonio

฿4,141
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Whitewater Rafting Savegre Class II-III plus Waterfall Manuel Antonio
Walk and Sighting of Flora and Fauna in Manuel Antonio

Walk and Sighting of Flora and Fauna in Manuel Antonio

฿797
per adult
Walk and Sighting of Flora and Fauna in Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio with Mauro / Tickets not Included!

Manuel Antonio with Mauro / Tickets not Included!

฿956
per adult
Manuel Antonio with Mauro / Tickets not Included!
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Top hotels in El Cerro

Hotel Plaza Yara

Hotel Plaza Yara

3.5 out of 5
Main Road, Quepos, Puntarenas
The price is ฿2,722 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿2,722
฿3,075 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (477 reviews)
"Few animal sporting"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

Hotel Plaza Yara
Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls

Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls

3 out of 5
Road to Marina Pez Vela, 250 mts West, Zona Americana, Tipo H, Quepos, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (216 reviews)
"The hotel is only a 5 minute walk to the marina and 10 minutes to town. My room was very clean, the bed and pillows were good with hot water and a small refrigerator. It also has a nice pool with a bar/ restaurant. Breakfast was good and the room was fairly priced. Depending on what room you book ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

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Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls
Gaia Collection Hotels

Gaia Collection Hotels

4 out of 5
50 meters to Gaia Hotel & Reserve, Provincia de Puntarenas, Quepos, Quepos
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Manuel Antonio Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Wonderful Stay
"We stayed two nights and everything was excellent. Since checking to checkout, the staff was super helpful, the hotel provided us with transfer to beach and Manuel Antonio's Park. My only regret was to have stayed only 2 nights."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

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Hotel Planeta Sano

Hotel Planeta Sano

3 out of 5
300 Meters East of Mono Azul Hotel, Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas
The price is ฿1,947 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿1,947
฿2,200 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (54 reviews)
"This was a very nice property for our stay in Quepos. The staff were super friendly and helped set up in room massages and excursions. Fabian was a fantastic bartender! The food was delicious. Would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Hotel Planeta Sano
Villas Mymosa

Villas Mymosa

3 out of 5
Manuel Antonio, 25 Mts East From Blue Monkey Hotel, Quepos, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (150 reviews)
"We loved our stay here. Our room had plenty of space, it was clean, the kitchen was well equipped and there was great seating in front and back of our unit. We saw macaws, tucans and squirrel monkeys from the front and back patio areas! What a treat."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

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Villas Mymosa
Parador Nature Resort and Spa

Parador Nature Resort and Spa

5 out of 5
Quepos to Manuel Antonio Road, Quepos, Puntarenas
The price is ฿8,377 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿8,377
฿9,951 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"The property location and grounds were beautiful, the facilities and rooms outdated and tired, the food for breakfast mediocre and the restaurant offerings boring mediocre quality and expensive."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Parador Nature Resort and Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around El Cerro

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Valle Pura Vida

Valle Pura Vida might not have many top sights, but Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Playa La Macha are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Valle Pura Vida

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