Beach town in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Getting around Manuel Antonio
How to get around Manuel Antonio
Buses run between Quepos and the park beach every 30–60 minutes. Taxis cover the rest. Plan to arrive by bus, shuttle or car; there is no rail.
Ways to get around Manuel Antonio
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Local bus Quepos–Manuel Antonio | About 500–1,000 CRC | Every 30–60 minutes; stops along the hillside road |
| Taxi | 3,000–8,000 CRC | No meter on the hillside; agree a price first |
| Bus from San José | About 5,000–6,000 CRC | Roughly 3.5 hours; tickets from the Terminal 7-10 or Tracopa |
Ride-hailing apps in Manuel Antonio
A 5 km ride costs about ₡3,500–6,500 ($7.7–14.2).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Works in Quepos and nearby; supply is thin late at night |
- Taxis wait at Quepos and along the hillside; agree the fare first. Buses stop running by about 9 pm.
Arriving in Manuel Antonio
Juan Santamaría International (SJO)
Shuttle $45–65 (2.5–3 hours) or public bus via San José; taxi $120–150. Domestic flights to Quepos (XQP) exist but have limited schedules.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: ATV and scooter rentals exist in Quepos; roads are steep and wet, and traffic can be heavy. A car or taxis are easier.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for the length of your tourist stay; carry your original passport when driving.
- Onward travel in Costa Rica: Cheap public buses reach almost everywhere from San José but are slow. Shared shuttles, Sansa domestic flights and rental cars (4x4 in rainy season) are faster.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Manuel Antonio?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber.
What's the best way to get around Manuel Antonio?
Buses run between Quepos and the park beach every 30–60 minutes. Taxis cover the rest. Plan to arrive by bus, shuttle or car; there is no rail.
How do I get from the airport to Manuel Antonio?
Shuttle $45–65 (2.5–3 hours) or public bus via San José; taxi $120–150. Domestic flights to Quepos (XQP) exist but have limited schedules.
Is Manuel Antonio walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Interbus (shared shuttles)
- Sansa (domestic flights)
- SINAC national parks
- Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT)
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