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Quepos

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

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FROM SAN JOSE (Capital City)

You can take the bus, a five hour ride, $5 USD. For details on the schedules see thebusschedule.com. 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).

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Local bus leaves every 30 mins during the day between Manuel Antonio and Quepos. Also renting scooters is an option or renting a taxi. For details on the schedules see thebusschedule.com.

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Oceans Unlimited (On the road leaving Quepos heading towards Manuel Antonio), ☎ 2777-3171, [2]. PADI Gold Palm Dive center offering snorkeling and Scuba diving trips. Local and Offshore trips available. edit

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. Many of the hotels at Quepos and Manual Antion will have brouches, in english, advertisiting the iteams you can rent here. This is a small port city. You can not rent fishing gear or jet skis, or snorkling gear at the beach at Manual Antinio

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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

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.

On the higher end, "El Gran Escape" serves up some wonderful dishes, but prices rise steeply.

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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 Del Mar, ☎ +506 2777-0543, [3]. 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, 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, [4]. A four bedroom, six bath home with private pool and is located 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, [5]. 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, [6]. 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.