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Quepos

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Quepos is a small town in Costa Rica near the Manuel Antonio National Park.

[edit] Get in

From San Jose :

You can hire a tourist-oriented private van or bus, which usually carries between 7-30 people, depending on the size and presence of air conditioning. Expect to pay up to $40 USD. You can take a plane, which is a 40 minute flight. Cost is around $50 one way. Visit Sansa Airlines site [1] You can hire a private taxi, which may be as expensive as a plane (think $80 USD or more).

[edit] Get around

Costa Rica Executive Transportation [2] Chauffeur Driven Luxury Transportation and Security Service. Providing Transportation to anywhere in Costa Rica, air charters, meet and greet services, airport transfers for all travelers to Costa Rica.

Local bus leaves every 30 mins during the day between Manuel Antonio and Quepos. Also renting scooters is an option or renting a taxi.

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Oceans Unlimited, (On the road leaving Quepos heading towards Manuel Antonio), ☎ 2777-3171, [3]. PADI Gold Palm Dive center offering snorkeling and Scuba diving trips. Local and Offshore trips available. edit
Quepos Fish Adventure com, (Leaving out of the Quepos Dock), ☎ 2777-2718, [4]. daily. Go catch a Pacific Sailfish or Marlin!
Tours available everyday and you can rent the whole boat or split trips with others. The location to rent charter fishing boats, jet boats and scuba diving gear. The warm water is deep, but the theromcline layer in, Spring 2007, was drastic. Pickup is available from most hotels in the area. edit

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Salt Water Fishing, on the beach, ☎ 8-370-0431, [5]. daily. Nice charter company with excellent service fishing in one of the top five fisheries in the world! 450 /half day or 800 / full day for up to 6 fisherman! from 550. edit

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Aqua Azul, Great mix of typical and american plates. Good prices and chilled atmosphere. Amazing views at sunset.

La Cantina, Great Kabobs and steaks all done over an open grill.
Billfish Sportsbar & Grill (Byblos Sportsbar at Billfish), Main Road to Manuel Antonio Park (3 Kilometers from Quepos on Left), ☎ +506-2777-0411, [6]. 6:00PM to Midnight. Billfish Sportsbar & Grill is a favorite for watching International Sports are their large screen TVs. Offering the usual Sportsbar fare, as well as dinner specialties fresh off the grill, its the perfect casual nightspot. Located next to the Byblos Casino, it is one of the few places to enjoy nightlife in Quepos/Manuel Antonio. Monday night is Ladies Night!! $3 & up. edit
Sunspot Bar & Grill (Makanda's Sunspot Restaurant), After Quepos on Main Road to Manuel Antonio Park (Turn right at Cafe Milagro and follow signs), ☎ +506-2777-0442, [7]. 11:00AM to 10:00PM. One of Manuel Antonio's few award winning restaurants, Sunspot Bar & Grill offers International and Local Specialities prepared on the grill. Using only the freshest and finest ingredients, Sunspot and it's adults only ambience is the perfect choice for fabulous sunset views or that special Romantic Escape!! $5 & up. edit
Bistro Restaurant & Pizzeria (Byblos Bistro Pizzeria), Main Road to Manuel Antonio Park (3 Kilometers on Left after Quepos), ☎ ]506-2777-0411, [8]. Bistro Restaurant offers Italian and International Specialties in a casually elegant poolside atmosphere. An excellent location for monkey sightings, it is known for the best brick oven pizza in town. Take out orders gladly accepted. $3 & up. edit

Soda Sanchez is a great place to eat breakfast. It's across from the Widemouth Frog Backpacker's Hostel. Cheap prices, friendly people. Also serving lunch and dinner.

If you find the bus station, wander in the market attached and find a place that says "Cevichera." This place sells "ceviche," a typical local dish consisting of raw, diced fish in a lime juice broth. It's cheap and tastes delicious.

"El Gran Escape", serves up some wonderful dishes, but prices rise steeply.
Escalofrio, Downtown Quepos. Wonderful brick oven pizzas and homemade gelatos makes this great night spot. edit

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Karolas.

Barba Roja has ladies night on Saturdays.

Wacky Wanda's has cold drinks and air conditioning.

Pescadores bar has cold drinks and an open atmosphere.

Dos Locos is very popular downtown and may have live music, but not always great music.

Sargento Garcia's is usually jumpin' and is a tourist favorite.

Some bars have ladies nights and drink specials.

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Hotel Makanda by the Sea [9] Hotel Makanda by the Sea (Makanda by the Sea Hotel), Main Road to Manuel Antonio Park (Turn right at Cafe Milagro, follow signs), ☎ +506-2777-0442, [10]. checkin: 2:00PM; checkout: 12:00 noon. Hotel Makanda By the Sea is 12 acres of wildlife sanctuary, 100 meters above the ocean. Hotel Makanda is the ideal location for guests wishing to experience “romance in nature”, dazzling sunset views and the adults only romantic ambiance. Offering all the amenities expected of a 4-star hotel, enjoy gourmet cuisine at the poolside Sunspot Bar & Grill, first class service, while centrally located close to Manuel Antonio Park, Spas, Restaurants, Tours, Beaches and world class fishing in the Port town of Quepos. $200 night. (9.24.10.30N,84.9.40.50W) edit
Byblos Resort & Casino [11] Byblos Resort & Casino (Hotel feauring private jungle bungalows in Manuel Antonio-Quepos), Main Road to Manuel Antonio Park (3 Kilometers past Quepos on Left), ☎ +506-2777-0411, [12]. checkin: 3:00PM; checkout: 12:00noon. Byblos Resort & Casino is on the Central Pacific Coast, in Costa Rica´s #1 beach destination, Manuel Antonio. Conveniently located for activites such as World Class Sportfishing in nearby Quepos Port, visiting Manuel Antonio National Park and Beaches, proximity to numerous Spas and Restaurants, as well as centrally located to enjoy a variety of local tour options. Offering all the modern amenities and comforts of a three-star boutique resort, while conserving the essence of jungle style lodging, all rooms at Byblos are spacious and offer ample views of the local Wildlife, Garden Areas or Pacific Ocean. Accommodations feature air conditioning, telephones, cable TV, safe box, hair dryer, mini-refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker, and are tastefully designed with furniture of farm grown precious hardwoods by local craftsmen. Complimentary remote control gated parking and Wi-Fi is available, as well as the poolside Bistro Pizzeria, Billfish Sportsbar & Grill with complimentary billiards tables, and the air conditioned Casino. $110 night. (9.39673418751348,-84.15355682373047) edit

Hotel Del Mar, ☎ +506 2777-0543, [13]. Perfectly situated 200 meters from Manuel Antonio's highly celebrated beach and just a short walk to the glorious Manuel Antonio National Park, Hotel Del Mar offers 12 clean, comfortable, and affordable rooms nestled discreetly in the jungle along the main road to the park. Gay friendly. Rooms range between $45 to $110. edit
Wide Mouth Frog Hostel Pool, shared bathrooms with cold water only, kitchen, locked gate. In 2006, the nightly rate for a bunk in a non-private room was $7. Private rooms were $20, and sparse, no private bathroom.

Cabinas Pedro Miguel, located on the road leading to the M/A beach and park. Small efficent rooms, free breakfast,private bath, A/C, or eco-friendly (screen walls overlooking tropical jungle). rooms start at $25 depending on season and type desired.

Casa Mono Congo, info@monocongo.com, [14]. A four bedroom, six bath home with private pool and is on the hill between Quepos and Manuel Antonio with ocean views. It's powered by solar panels and wind generator.

El Parador. A resort with 5 hectares of land. Between $175 and $800 depending on season and room size. Rates include breakfast buffet.

Geminis del Pacifico, info@itsmycasa.com, [15]. A four bedroom, three bath home with private pool with ocean view and a waterfall cascading in the house. It's located 1 mile from Manuel Antonio beach and 3 miles from the town of Quepos.

Hotel Casitas Eclipse. Between $86 and $305 depending on season and room size.

Hotel Costa Verde. Positioned right outside the national park. Between $60 and $250 depending on season and room size.

Hotel Villa Teca, 777-1117, hvteca@racsa.co.cr, [16]. About 6 km from the national park, on the way from Quepos with a pool and restaurant.

Kamuk Best Western. Between $75 and $105 depending on season and number of occupants. Near the oceanfront in Quepos.

La Mansion. Luxury Hotel with view the Manuel Antonio Beach, between $125 and $1600 depending on season and room size. Minimum stay required during peak season.

La Mariposa. Between $120 and $430 depending on season and room size. It has 1 infinity edge swimming pools, and 2 wet bars. Ask for a room with a view of the ocean, some of the balacony rooms offer a 180 degree view. Breakfast, which is included, is a tico, germany style buffett. Omelets are made to order.

Makanda by the Sea. Between $175 and $400 depending on season and room size. Rates include breakfast. No children under 16 allowed.

Si Como No. Between $160 and $270 depending on season and room size. Rates include breakfast buffet.

Tulemar Bungalows. Between $270 and $389 for two people per night, depending on season. Breakfast included, as well as kayaks and snorkeling equipment.

Villas El Parque. Between $65 and $230 depending on season and room size for two people. Extra cost for extra people. Rates include breakfast.

Vacation Homes. There are a number of vacation homes for rent in Manuel Antonio. Most of them have private pools and give an alternative to a hotel for families and small groups.

Cabinas Mary. Safe place to stay with included parking. Friendly family watches these cabins and someone is always awake even very late at night. About $10 USD per person per night. Near the soccer field, ask around to get directions.
Villas Tranquilas (Tranquil Villas), Costanera Hwy. West (300 mtrs south of the high school on Costanera and 100 meters west), ☎ 1.206.854.8828, [17]. checkin: 11:00 a.m.; checkout: 12:00 p.m.. A six acre lush rainforest property with four villas. Each villas boast four comfortable, spacious town homes each. Villas Tranuilas offers privacy, tranquility, and all the conveniences of home. Two bedrooms and bathrooms in each town home, fully furnished great room, and amenitites include a washer dryer, filtered water, dishwasher, fully stocked kitchen, and two pools. Villas Tranquilas "off the beaten path" location is ideal for travelers who want to stay in a rainforest sanctuary just five minutes away from the tourist filled streets of Manuel Antonio. Our prices are the most affordable in the area while also provides the most contemporary, modern accomodations in Quepos/Manuel Antonio area. 165.00/night. edit