Family Vacation at Arenas Del Mar

Manuel Antonio is Costa Rica’s most famous National Park and a great destination for those families looking to experience the rainforest.  It offers not only beach and ocean activities, but a great combination of restaurants, night life, rainforest and beaches. White water rafting, canopy tours, ocean kayaking, mangrove and dolphin tours, night walks and hikes are just a few of the many outdoor activities offered in the area.

Located within eleven acres of rain forest, you will have the opportunity to observe abundant wildlife such as white-faced capuchin monkeys and sloths. The property sits above the Pacific Ocean and overlooks the spectacular Manuel Antonio National Park. It is also privileged to have access to two pristine beaches just a few steps away from your room.

In particular, Arenas Del Mar Beach & Nature Resort is the perfect place to enjoy a few days of adventure and fun, offering you board games & boogie boards, delicious children’s menu options in both restaurants and tours & activities suitable for the whole family.

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Top 10 Things To Do with Your Family

1. Catch white faced capuchin and squirrel monkeys swinging through the trees while you savor authentic Costa Rican dining at El Mirador Restaurant.
2. Explore Manuel Antonio with one of our experienced local guides.  Spot exotic birds and animals, including monkeys, sloths and blue morpho butterflies.
3. Let every member of the family plant a tree in the nearby volunteer rainforest project to celebrate biodiversity and wildlife conservation.
4. Have a family lunch in the sand at Playitas Beach while enjoying the sound of the waves and the sea breezes.
5. Experience the forest from its richest perspective on a canopy tour high above the treetops.
6. Go horseback riding on the beach. Follow a stunning Pacific coastline surrounded by a lush tropical rainforest.
7. Go whitewater rafting along the Savegre River and experience Costa Rican adventure at its best.
8. Learn to make tortillas with a local senora for breakfast.
9. Take your flashlights along for a rainforest night hike and watch the rainforest come alive as the sun goes down.
10. Take a family sailing trip in the nearby Pacific Ocean and make a wish as the sun sets.

"We are so impressed with your gorgeous hotel, but what truly made this past week a successful family vacation was the thoughtfulness of your staff. Every single person went out of their way to be helpful – with our children's Spanish, with advice, etc. Thank you!” Nicole, Larry, Sydney, Charlie Stamford, Connecticut

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