- The objective is to extend the weekend schedule in order to promote the reactivation of the local economy, which has been affected by the pandemic.
- The park will close on Tuesdays for maintenance work by the authorities of the Protected Wildlife Area.
- Tourists will be able to purchase tickets online through the SINAC Purchase and Reservation System beginning March 12.
- Authorities call for visitors to the National Park to behave responsibly and follow protocols.
San José. Beginning on April 1, Manuel Antonio National Park will be open on Mondays. The new schedule seeks to boost visits to the park and promote the reactivation of the local economy, which has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This announcement was made by the authorities of the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) and the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), who invited local and international tourists to visit the country’s Protected Wildlife Areas. The measure comes following the passage of Law 9875, which transfers official holidays to the previous or following Monday in order to allow people to spend one more day in their destination.
“This is one more effort by the Government of the Republic that seeks to support economic reactivation in the coastal regions and promote responsible visits to the country’s National Parks and Protected Wildlife Areas,” explained the Minister of Environment and Energy, Andrea Meza Murillo.
The Minister of Tourism, Gustavo Segura, indicated that national parks are essential to tourism in the country. “Quepos is a top destination, and by opening Mondays, Manuel Antonio National Park – the country’s most visited – adds value by allowing visitors to extend their weekend stays, supporting the economic reactivation of the tourism sector.”
Maintenance work by employees of Manuel Antonio National Park will continue on Tuesdays, when the park will remain closed.
The Director of SINAC, Rafael Gutiérrez, also announced that the organization’s Purchase and Reservation System would allow tourists to book their tickets to the park as of March 12. “We have an ongoing commitment to society and the role of wildlife areas in supporting the local and national economy,” said Mr. Gutiérrez.
Luis Sánchez, Regional Director of the Central Pacific Conservation area, noted that the modified hours of operation of Manuel Antonio National Park are “justified from an environmental and social point of view; the park will be open on Mondays and closed Tuesdays beginning on April 1”.
Tickets to Manuel Antonio. When you purchase your ticket on www.sinac.go.cr or https://parques.coopealianza.fi.cr/, make sure that you have stored the ticket’s QR code on your phone, as this is required for you to enter the Protected Wildlife Area.
In addition, you will be able to purchase your tickets on the Purchase and Reservations System from SINAC at the following address: http://www.sinac.go.cr/ES/resvlinea/Paginas/default.aspx. Tickets are available for visits to Manuel Antonio National Park on or after April 8.
For visits prior to April 8, tickets can be purchased on the website of Coopealianza R.L.
When visiting the park, please follow all instructions from the National Park authorities. If you have any questions, please ask the park rangers. Remember to follow health protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 for a safe stay.
