Line 4 · Beach
Costa Rica with kids
Arenal & Manuel Antonio
Zip-lining over the rainforest, the volcano hot springs, sloths and monkeys in Manuel Antonio, and beach days.
Very family-friendly and only 3 hours from Florida.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $2,110 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $2,640 |
| Luxury (5★) | $4,250 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanBest
- FebBest
- MarBest
- AprBest
- MayOff
- JunOff
- JulGood
- AugGood
- SepOff
- OctOff
- NovOff
- DecBest
Top attractions in Arenal & Manuel Antonio
- Arenal Volcano National ParkLava trails
- La Fortuna WaterfallSwim at the base
- Mistico Arenal Hanging BridgesRainforest canopy
- Manuel Antonio National ParkSloths and beaches
- Monteverde Cloud Forest ReserveMisty forest
- Tabacón Hot SpringsThermal river
- Lake ArenalKayaking
- Río CelesteSky-blue river
- Tortuguero National ParkTurtle nesting
- Poás VolcanoCrater lake
Where to eat in Arenal & Manuel Antonio
- Don Rufino$$La Fortuna
- Café Milagro$Manuel Antonio
- El Avión$$Dinner in a cargo plane
- Emilio's Café$$Ocean views
- Ronny's Place$$Sunset views
- Tree House Restaurant$$La Fortuna
- Lava Lounge$$La Fortuna
- Soda Viquez$Casados
Things to do
- ZiplineArenal or Monteverde
- Soak in hot springsSeveral near Arenal
- Sloth tourGuided with scopes
- Night jungle walkFrogs and tarantulas
- Raft the Balsa RiverFamily-friendly rapids
- Catamaran snorkelManuel Antonio
- Surf lessonsPacific coast
- Chocolate tourBean to bar
- Horseback rideTo waterfalls
- CanyoningRappel waterfalls
Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.