Costa Rica with Kids Itineraries:

Manuel Antonio Beach

Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the most visited in the country and the area can be packed with tourists during the dry season. The park itself is a gorgeous long strip of undeveloped beach with several coves for swimming and a shady trail through the palm trees. The farther you walk, the fewer people you’ll have to share the beach with. This is a great place to see troops of monkeys and there’s a variety of restaurants and shops. Most of the lodges are located up on top of the cliff overlooking the ocean. Kayaking the nearby mangrove area will get you away from the crowds and there are surfing lessons and dolphin and whale watching tours in the area. December to February are the driest months.