White Faced Caphuchin
Cafe Milagro roaster for java and bagels before heading to the park. Beware of the “unofficial” tours people scream at you streetside along the way. Hold out for the official tours offered at the end of the road and entrance to the park. Roughly $20 for a tour, although it is definitely NOT needed. You can cherry pick on any one of the many tours walking thru the park in the event they see something interesting. With a little diligence and a guide book, you will see animals on your own and be able to identify them. One could make BANK being a naturalist here. Scenery is absolutely postcard perfect. White sand beaches, aqua waters encaved by lusciously thick green forested hills.
Punta Catedral Lookout
The Punta Catedral Tombolo formation (like a peninsula) is a rare geographic phenomenon when an island becomes joined to the mainland thru accumulated sand deposits. Monkeys galore!!!! Squirrel monkeys and white faced capuchin monkeys, smaller than their cousin the howler monkey. They are wickedly sneaky and everywhere. Watch your backpack. They come right up to you, especially if you’re toting food. One jumped right up on a picnic table where we stood and grabbed a plastic container of fruit and ran up the tree to eat it. Smartie pants knew exactly how to open the container partially so he could extract what he wanted without spilling all the rest of the fruit out. We also spotted three-toed sloths, pelicans and other unique birds. On our way out, a stop by the artisans market and a heaping pile of nachos at El Avion parallel with a golden sunset.
Manual Antonio Beach
Manual Antonio Parque Nacional