National Park and Beaches as Manuel Antonio’s Tourism Magnet
Manuel Antonio offers investors a rare blend of established tourism, protected natural beauty, and strong rental yields. Located approximately 3 hours from San José’s international airport, this region attracts over 300,000 visitors annually to its national park—the most visited protected area in Costa Rica.
Ocean View Real Estate
The real estate market in Manuel Antonio is characterized by hillside properties with ocean views commanding premium prices, beachfront properties with limited availability, and a growing commercial sector catering to the steady tourism flow. The area has maintained consistent appreciation despite global market fluctuations, supported by its reputation as a must-visit destination for international travelers.
Luxury Vacation Rentals and Commercial Investment Opportunities
Investment opportunities range from luxury vacation homes and boutique hotels to commercial spaces and development land. The region benefits from year-round tourism with high season (December-April) providing peak rental income, while the green season (May-November) maintains reasonable occupancy rates compared to other coastal areas.
Conservation-Minded Building Codes
The local government has implemented stricter building regulations to preserve the area’s natural beauty, including height restrictions and setbacks from protected areas. These regulations, while limiting some development options, have protected property values by preventing overdevelopment.
Nicest Views in Costa Rica
Due to its topography most of Manuel Antonio is placed on a 490 ft elevation. This allows for spectacular 360 degree views including silky sand beaches, a range of vibrant vegetation and plenty of wild animals all around you.
Restaurants
Manuel Antonio offers a wide varieity of Restaurants and hotels all with their specific niche. Rest. El Avion is built around a relic of an old Iranian plane. Fantastic views, a diverse menu, and a one-of-a-kind setting make it an excellent novelty option. The menu at El Avion is heavy on Mexican delights such as quesadillas, tacos, and nachos, all of which are excellent. Emilio’s Cafe, is a stunning open-air restaurant, serving hearty American-style breakfasts that are ideal before a full day of planned activities. It offers a vast menu of fresh seafood delights for lunch and dinner (with great live music), grilled calamari and seafood curries being consistent crowd-pleasers.
Healthcare
Hospital Metropolitano is a medical clinic right in the center of Manuel Antonio that provides excellent service, impeccable quality and an affordable price, to the capacity of its users. Manuel Antonio also offers Quepos Urgent Care with 24/7 assistance and bilingual doctors ready to assist you whenever you might need it.
