Is Manuel Antonio busy?

Manuel Antonio gets busiest in January, February, and April. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Manuel Antonio?

For thinner crowds, visit Manuel Antonio in June, July, August, September, and October, when travel demand is at its lowest.

When is Manuel Antonio least crowded?

Manuel Antonio is least crowded in June, July, August, September, and October.

nature · Costa Rica · 9.39°N 84.14°W

Best time to visit Manuel Antonio (and when it is crowded)

Manuel Antonio is a nature destination in Costa Rica. Its peak season is January, February, and April, and it is least crowded in June, July, August, September, and October. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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Mar

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May

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Aug

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Oct

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Dec

QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

January, February, and April

Quietest months

June, July, August, September, and October

Manuel Antonio month by month

How crowded Manuel Antonio gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Manuel Antonio in January: Moderate
Manuel Antonio in February: Moderate
Manuel Antonio in March: Moderate
Manuel Antonio in April: Moderate
Manuel Antonio in May: Quiet
Manuel Antonio in June: Quiet
Manuel Antonio in July: Quiet
Manuel Antonio in August: Quiet
Manuel Antonio in September: Quiet
Manuel Antonio in October: Quiet
Manuel Antonio in November: Quiet
Manuel Antonio in December: Moderate

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Manuel Antonio busy?: Manuel Antonio gets busiest in January, February, and April. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Manuel Antonio?: For thinner crowds, visit Manuel Antonio in June, July, August, September, and October, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Manuel Antonio least crowded?: Manuel Antonio is least crowded in June, July, August, September, and October.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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