Manuel Antonio pairs well with a honeymoon because it doesn’t require choosing between beach and rainforest — Arenas del Mar sits on a hillside with private access to both, an all-suite property with ocean-view rooms, several pools, and suites built into the forest canopy rather than a cleared lot.
Sunset from the resort’s own beach is one of the better ones on this coast, and couples tend to build a day around Manuel Antonio National Park itself — a guided hike in the morning before the heat and crowds set in, with a real chance of seeing sloths and white-faced monkeys at close range. Beyond the park, a sunset catamaran sail and a private dinner on the beach are the two most requested add-ons for this stop.
Three to four nights is typical here as one stop on a longer honeymoon itinerary — enough time for the park, a boat trip, and real time at the resort without feeling rushed.
