If you want to get up close with wildlife in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio National Park is the best one to go to for that experience. Since the small national park is home to over 100 species of mammals and 180 species of birds, you can see a lot of wildlife. Some of the most common animals in Manuel Antonio are 2 and 3 fingered sloths, white face, howler and squirrel monkeys, raccoons, agoutis and frogs. Manuel Antonio beach is a short walk from the entrance of the park. It has a lot of trees for shade, fairly calm waters, and beautiful views. Along the way, you will visit paradisiacal beaches, with crystalline waters and coral reefs, bordered by allying vegetation and the natural wonders of the tropical jungle.