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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] or you can hire a private taxi, which may be as expensive as a plane (think $80 USD or more).

[edit] Get around

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

[edit][add listing] See

[edit][add listing] Do

• 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

• Quepos Fish Adventure com, (Leaving out of the Quepos Dock), ☎ 2777-2718, [3]. 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

• H2O Adventures, Este de Iglesia Catolica, ☎ 2777-4092, [4]. Rafting and Sea Kayaking trips  edit

• Sailfish Quepos, 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 from 550.  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit][add listing] Eat

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.

• 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.

• Sunspot Bar & Grill, After Quepos on Main Road to Manuel Antonio Park (Turn right at Cafe Milagro and follow signs), ☎ +506-2777-0442, [6]. 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, [7]. 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.

• "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

[edit][add listing] Drink

Some bars have ladies nights and drink specials.

• 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.

• Billfish Sportsbar & Grill (Byblos Sportsbar), Main Road to Manuel Antonio Park (3 Kilometers from Quepos on Left), ☎ +506-2777-0411, [8]. 6:00PM to Midnight. Billfish Sportsbar & Grill is a place for watching International Sports on 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. Monday night is Ladies Night $3 & up.  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Budget

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

[edit] Mid Range

• Casa Mono Congo, info@monocongo.com, [9]. 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.
• 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 Del Mar, ☎ +506 2777-0543, [10]. 200 meters from the beach. 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

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

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

[edit] Splurge

• Byblos Resort & Casino, Main Road to Manuel Antonio Park (3 Kilometers past Quepos on Left), ☎ +506-2777-0411, [11]. checkin: 3:00PM; checkout: 12:00noon. Offers all the modern amenities and comforts of a three-star boutique resort, 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 designed with furniture of farm grown hardwoods by local craftsmen. Complimentary remote control gated parking and Wi-Fi is available. $110 night. (9.39673418751348,-84.15355682373047) edit

• 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, [12]. 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. $360-500

• Hotel Makanda by the Sea, Main Road to Manuel Antonio Park (Turn right at Cafe Milagro, follow signs), ☎ +506-2777-0442, [13]. checkin: 2:00PM; checkout: 12:00 noon. Hotel Makanda By the Sea is 12 acres of wildlife sanctuary, 100 meters above the ocean. Adults only. Offering all the amenities expected of a 4-star hotel $200 night. (9.24.10.30N,84.9.40.50W) edit

• 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.

• 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 Tranquilas, Costanera Hwy. West (300 mtrs south of the high school on Costanera and 100 meters west), ☎ 1.206.854.8828, [14]. checkin: 11:00 a.m.; checkout: 12:00 p.m.. A six acre rainforest property with four villas with two bedrooms and bathrooms in each town home, fully furnished great room, and amenities include a washer dryer, filtered water, dishwasher, fully stocked kitchen, and two pools. 165.00/night.  edit

[edit] Get out

• Take the bus in town to Manuel Antonio beach, it costs about one USD round trip and is a fun ride.

"Rafting" Trips down the Naranjo and Savegre river.