Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

After a delicious traditional breakfast of blackbeans, eggs, fruits, and toasts we set off for Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio. The rocky beaches, blue water, and interactive wildlife made for a fantastic adventure.

Rocky beaches on a sunny day.

Entering the park, all forms of food are confiscated. Apparently the monkeys like snacks a little too much and will chase the tourists through the park in hope of finding chips and sweets. They do, in fact, chase you for snacks and have no problem cornering you on the walks. I was grateful for the opportunity to get so close to the wildlife, but also to have nothing worth stealing. I had a good laugh at some tourists who were sneaky and brought treats anyway.