Quepos
Once a port for bananas and palm oil, Quepos is now the transportation and daily life hub of Manuel Antonio, with a waterfront walkway, a market and affordable eateries.
Quepos takes its name from the indigenous Quepos people. In the first half of the 20th century, the United Fruit Company built a port and railway here. The town has a waterfront walkway (malecón), a central market, a church and many inexpensive small eateries. Accommodation is cheaper than in the hillside resort area. It is also the hub of long-distance bus stations and travel agencies, where you can book rafting, horseback riding, sport fishing and more. A farmers' market is held every weekend. Frequent buses run from the town center to the national park, taking about 20 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kids Saving the Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary
- Marina Pez Vela
- El Avión Bar & Restaurant
- Playa Biesanz
- Isla Damas Mangroves
- Playa Espadilla
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Villa Vanilla Spice Farm