PARADOR NATURE RESORT AND SPA, Manuel Antonio

Parador Nature Resort And Spa offers 130 rooms and suites with terraces or balconies overlooking the Pacific Ocean or tropical gardens. Accommodations include Garden Rooms with two queen beds, Premium Rooms with 180-degree views of Biesanz Bay or Manuel Antonio National Park, and Vista Suites with private jacuzzis on balconies. The Penthouse Suite features dual balconies, a full kitchen, and views of Manuel Antonio National Park and the bay. All rooms include air conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs.

The resort features seven restaurants including La Galería with ocean views serving breakfast buffet and Mediterranean-inspired dishes, Nama Sushi Lounge for sushi fusion, and La Fragata at the highest point with panoramic ocean views. La Panga Pool Bar offers light lunch options and a swim-up bar. Bar Don Juan serves cocktails and transforms into an evening nightspot. Room service is available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM with menu items from all on-site restaurants.

Guests can explore 12 acres of tropical rainforest via the Monkey Trail, spotting three species of monkeys, sloths, tropical birds, and iguanas. The property includes five pools (two family-friendly, three adult-only), a pickleball court, miniature golf course, and fitness center with Life Fitness equipment. Pacifica Spa offers massages, facials, and body treatments in four air-conditioned rooms, plus a Jacuzzi, sauna, and yoga areas. Night hikes reveal nocturnal wildlife including frogs and insects.

The resort sits on Punta Quepos promontory, surrounded by Manuel Antonio National Park and 15 km from La Managua Airport. Biesanz Beach is a short walk away for swimming and snorkeling. The property is 3 km from Marina Pez Vela and 2 km from Manuel Antonio Zipline. Private ground transportation services are available to Juan Santamaría International Airport, Quepos Regional Airport, and other destinations.

Services include certified bilingual guides for nature tours, private yacht charters for fishing and coastline tours, and organized excursions to Manuel Antonio National Park, Carara National Park, and local farmers markets. The resort offers family amenities including a children's pool, toddler playroom, and game room with gaming consoles. Business services include conference rooms and event catering. The gift shop sells Costa Rican crafts and souvenirs.