Manuel Antonio: Sea Kayaking or SUP - Costa Rica Tour Guide｜Costa Rica

Sea Kayaking Or Stand-up Paddle-Boarding

Offering glassy, smooth conditions, the protected bay of Playa Manuel Antonio is perfect for sea kayaking and stand-up paddle-boarding. The coastline in both directions is dramatic, with a variety of beautiful beaches, cliffs, and great snorkeling and swimming, all within paddling range.

Stay active while enjoying the beautiful natural surroundings of Manuel Antonio or Quepos on a guided tour. Kayaking in Costa Rica is a great way to get onto the ocean and experience the wildlife and natural beauty of the cove off of Manuel Antonio. Clear, warm water and gentle wave conditions make this an excellent activity accessible for all.
The waters of the bay around Manuel Antonio are calm, welcoming, warm and clear. This creates an interesting situation, where there is access to open ocean to welcome larger fish and deep water currents that move by the area and provide nutrients, but a concentrated area for life. Thanks to a number of volcanic rock reefs in the area that provide a place for life to take hold and the bay has an ideal combination of factors to host life. Fish in the area range from nearly invisible gobies and wrasses to small fish like trevally, moderate sized fish like puffer fish and parrot fish, and even large rays, sea turtles, and dolphins.