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Carara National ParkvsPlaya Manuel Antonio
Both Playa Manuel Antonio and Parque Nacional Carara are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Playa Manuel Antonio scores significantly higher than Parque Nacional Carara. Playa Manuel Antonio is ranked #1 in Costa Rica with approval from 4 reviews including Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Carara National Park
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Del Puente sobre el Rio Grande de Tarcoles, Tarcoles, Costa Rica
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Lonely Planet "Straddling the transition between the dry forests of Costa Rica’s northwest and the sodden rainforests of the southern Pacific lowlands, this national park is a biological melting pot."
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Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Marking the transition from rainforest to tropical dry forest, the Parque Nacional Carara has an astonishingly diverse range of habitats and wildlife." Full review
Playa Manuel Antonio Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
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Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio is the country's smallest (just 19.83 sq km) and most popular national park. "
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Although the Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio covers a mere 16km2, it abounds with diverse natural landscapes and species." Full review
