January 05, 2007

Manual Antonio National Park

Day 2- Manual Antonio Park aboard the Pacific Explorer on our Between Two Seas cruise.

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This is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and is sure to be a highlight of your cruise. Manuel Antonio consists of three magnificent white sand beaches that are backed by a jungle sheltering hundreds of fascinating plant species. The park area is relatively small, but it is a place blessed with a great abundance of wildlife.

This morning our onboard naturalists offer guided tours of the Manuel Antonio National Park. This will be an “up close” glimpse of Costa Rica’s jungles and hopefully some of its wildlife! On any of these walks you may return to the station at your own at any time.

As you walk these well maintained trails, keep your eyes open for iguanas and lizards on the forest floor. Keep an eye on your packs because at times the white-faced capuchin monkeys are quite bold here.

After lunch, you may spend the day as you choose. Manuel Antonio offers well maintained trails where you can explore the jungle on your own. You may wish to see the small shopping area outside of the park. If you choose to do this, be sure to get a ticket to the entrance of the park. The gate closes at 3:30 pm. Be sure to be back inside the park before closing! Depending on the tide, the trail may be partly underwater!

The white sand beach is perfect for a relaxing afternoon, the water is great for a dip, or enjoy the comfort of the ship!

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Today’s Itinerary

6:00-7:30am Sunrise Breakfast

7:00 to Breakfast is served

8:30 am in the dining room

All the morning walks will be easy to moderate terrain and will cover the same area, each about 2.5 hours long.

7:45 am Nature Observation walk

8:00 am Nature Observation walk

10:00am Optional Rainmaker tour departs from the stern

12:00 pm Lunch is served onboard

1:30 pm Zodiacs return to beach
This afternoon, feel free to return to explore the park on your own, relax on the beach, swim in the gentle waves along the shore or walk to the small town outside the park.

4:00 pm Park Closes/All Aboard

5:30 pm Social hour:
Each day our bartenders will tempt you with a featured cocktail and hors d’œuvres from our galley.

6:30 pm Daily Recap and briefing
Each night our naturalists will lead a review of the day and an overview for tomorrow.

7:00 pm Dinner is served

8:30 pm Evening Presentation
Join Erick in the Toucan Lobby for our route talk and overview of our journey.

Posted by Leigh on January 5, 2007 10:46 AM

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