Top 5 Manuel Antonio Beaches

5. Playa La Macha

Playa La Macha is one of Manuel Antonio's most secluded and harder to get to beaches. Visiting this beach is best during low tide and will take a medium to short hike to reach. La Matcha is know as the areas only nudist friendly beach because of how secluded it is. To learn all about Playa La Macha, visit our Playa La Macha Blog post.

4. Playa Playitas

Playa Playitas is one of Manuel Antonio's most exclusive beaches because getting here requires a fair walk or a 4x4 vehicle. While it is designated its own beach, you will learn that its really an extension of Playa Espadilla and could also be classified as Playa Espadilla Norte.  Playa Playitas has by far the best surfing waves and will normally host fewer visitors. Love is love at Playa Playitas, so expect to see colorful flags and many same sex couples. To learn all about Playa Playitas, including how to get there, visit our Playa Playitas blog post.  

3. Playa Biesanz

Located more centrally in Manuel Antonio, Playa Biesanz should be know as the best beach for families with small children. This gorgeous Manuel Antonio beach is set in an incredible cove that provides protection from large waves and rip currents. This is the best beach for activities like snorkeling and kayaking. To learn all about Playa Biesanz, including how to get there, visit our Playa Biesanz blog post. 

2. Playa Espadilla

Playa Espadilla is one the areas largest and most popular beaches. This beach extends from just outside the National Park, all the way down to what becomes Playa Playitas. Playa Espadilla tends to be the most popular beach in the area because it's more easily accessible and it's where most vendors and surf camps are positioned. On this beach you can easily rent a surf board, get a full body beach massage, rent a jet ski, go parasailing, order lunch delivered from a nearby restaurant or sample some passing vendor's delicious snacks. To learn all about Playa Espadilla, including how to get there, visit our Playa Espadilla blog post. 

1. Playa Manuel Antonio / Playa Espadilla Sur

Know as Playa Manuel Antonio or Playa Espadilla Sur, the beaches inside Manuel Antonio's National Park are our choice for the number one beach in this area. What sets these beaches apart from their counterparts is sheer amount of exotic wildlife that engulfs you at every turn. From deer to multiple species of sloths and monkeys, there is no shortage of wildlife on these beaches.  In addition to the extreme wildlife, these beaches feel different because they are all natural and not filled with vendors, beach chairs, tents, or nearby hotels and restaurants.  These beaches are the most prestine and feel as if they have been un altered for thousands of years.  Additional benefits of these beaches are the National Parks amenities which include bathrooms, showers and nice walking paths.  For more information about these beaches and Manuel Antonio's National Park please visit our Manuel Antonio National Park Blog.