Manuel Antonio
Central Pacific, Costa Rica
Manuel Antonio grew up around one of the country's oldest and best national parks, where monkeys and sloths share the beach with visitors. Homes sit on jungle hillsides with ocean views, and the restaurants are some of the best on the coast. It's popular, so expect tourists and higher prices. Quepos, just down the hill, has the hospital and everyday services.
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