With exquisite beaches and an important National Park nearby, the small bustling town of Manuel Antonio nestles on Costa Rica's Pacific coast with sunsets to die for. Yes this was a wildlife trip, but this is a classic 'tropical paradise' setting. Our very comfortable hotel accommodation had a nice pool and bar/restaurant and very friendly staff. Being just a couple of hundred metres from local ameneties, the beach and maybe a kilometre from the main entrance to the national park, it was an ideal place for our stay in the area.