Playa Espadilla
A long public beach just outside the national park entrance, free to visit, with surfing, paragliding and sunsets. The liveliest beach in Manuel Antonio.
Playa Espadilla (North Section) is about 2 km long, with a wide beach backed by rainforest-covered hills. Along the sand are beach bars, surfboard and umbrella rentals, and activities including surf lessons, paragliding and motorboat rides. The waves are large and there are rip currents, so watch for lifeguards and warning flags when swimming. At dusk the Pacific sunset and the silhouettes along the shore are stunning. The southern end of the beach is the national park entrance, and the two are often visited on the same day. The resort-area bus terminus is right here.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- El Avión Bar & Restaurant
- Playa Biesanz
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Marina Pez Vela
- Quepos
- Isla Damas Mangroves
- Kids Saving the Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary
- Villa Vanilla Spice Farm