Manuel Antonio National Park
More than 25% of Costa Rica's land is now protected as national parks, reserves and recreation areas. The big draw for many people to the Quepos area is Manuel Antonio National Park. Established in 1972, it is located four miles south of the port town of Quepos. Manuel Antonio National Park covers 1700 acres and is Costa Rica's most internationally reknown wild life reserve and beach area. Its startling rain forests are home to an astounding array of endangered species such as the squirrel monkey, three-toed sloth, purple-and-orange crabs and hundreds of other birds, mammals and plants. Its spectacular three long sandy beaches are among the most beautiful found anywhere....many world travelers will attest to the fact that they are the finest beaches they have ever seen.

In addition to its stunning beauty, there is also much to do in the Manuel Antonio National Park area. As an added bonus of your stay at Hotel Las Tres Banderas, it will handle all the bookings for the wide range of recreational activities described below.

Sport Fishing
Interested in deep sea fishing? Quepos/Manuel Antonio offers some of the best deep fishing in the world. In fact, Barry Gibson states in his Salt Water Sportfishing magazine article entitled "Holiday in Quepos" that: "If you're looking for lots of sailfish on light tackle and the true flavor of Costa Rica's Pacific coast, here it is." Sailfish, marlin and tuna are all common in the waters off Quepos/Manuel Antonio. The best time of year for sportfishing is the five month period December through April.

Rafting
Rafting in the Quepos/Manuel Antonio area is best from April through December when the water level in the river is high enough. Nearby rivers provide different levels of difficulty so they are suitable for experienced as well as beginner rafters.

Bird-watching
Thousands of bird-watchers visit the Quepos/Manuel Antonio area year to experience the thrill of seeing tucans, parakeets, hummingbirds and curassows.

Horseback Riding
Horseback riding is also common among the many visitors to the Quepos/Manuel Antonio area....hourly, half-day and full-day packages are available for you to ride through spectacular rain forests with tropical waterfalls and along the stunning beaches. With a little imagination on your part, you can experience your own Indiana Jones-like adventure.

Surfing
The waters off the beach at Manuel Antonio are perfect for board and body surfing.

Kayaking
Kayaking is available among the rocky islets and along the beautiful coast of Manuel Antonio National Park with tropical vegetation meeting the waves....full-day paddles are also available through the national park with a picnic on the beach.