El Cerro Travel Guide
Quepos


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Popular places to visit

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 Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Manuel Antonio Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Manuel Antonio. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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

Biesanz Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Biesanz Beach during your travels in Manuel Antonio? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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 romantic area.

Cascada El Salto
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cascada El Salto during your travels in Quepos. Wander the beautiful beaches and lush rainforests in the area.
Things to do

Manuel Antonio Park – Guided Nature & Wildlife Tour with transportation

2-3-Hour Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour

Manuel Antonio Canopy Tour - Longest Twin Zip Line in Central America

Manuel Antonio with Mauro / Tickets not Included!

Walk and Sighting of Flora and Fauna in Manuel Antonio

Savegre River Rafting Class II-III from Jaco
Top hotels in El Cerro

Hotel Plaza Yara
"Fantastic stay. wonderful room, outstanding staff An absolutely fantastic hotel"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls
"We spent our honeymoon in Costa Rica in jaco, Manuel Antonio and uvida. This was our favorite, a hotel out of all 3 spots. Amazing views a fantastic nature feel! If you like puppies when we went, they had a very well behaved puppy named oso always made coming back to the hotel. Feel like home."
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hotel Planeta Sano
"Our stay was very pleasant, although the property is older, it is well maintained. The staff was very helpful and friendly."
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Tico Tico Villas Adult Only
"Cute cabaña with kitchen. We didn't cook, but used the frig. Beds very comfortable, AC worked well (and was needed). Host was fun and gave good information. We were a little worried about it being right next to the road to Manuel Antonio, but very little sound came inside. "Resident" iguana and frequent ..."
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Gaia Collection Hotels - Adults only
"If I could give Gaia 10 stars, I would. The customer service is truly outstanding. We were a family of four, and after a 4-hour plane ride, a 2-hour customs line, and a 3½-hour drive from San José Airport, we arrived at the hotel completely exhausted. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed ..."
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Parador Nature Resort and Spa
"The resort offers beautiful ocean views, several pool options, and great trails for exploring nature, where you may see monkeys and other beautiful sights. Overall, I had a great experience at the hotel. The only downside was a strange musty or mold-like smell in my room, which was a bit off-putting ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
