| If you're an animal-lover looking for an | | | | vacation home in Manuel Antonio describes it this |
| over-the-top nature experience, spend some time | | | | way, "It's a reverse zoo of sorts." The home she |
| in a vacation rental home near Manuel Antonio | | | | and her friend, Darlene Doll, rented to celebrate |
| National Park in Costa Rica just a 10-minute drive | | | | their birthdays featured floor to ceiling glass views |
| from the town of Quepos on the Pacific coast. | | | | of the rain forest. While they monkey-watched |
| Iguanas, birds, sloths and many other animals can | | | | from the inside, the monkeys people-watched |
| be found in this park known as the "Jewel of | | | | from the outside. Monkeys have such a natural |
| Costa Rica," but its biggest draw is its 3 species | | | | curiosity you find yourself wondering who's |
| of monkeys, the Mantled Howler, Red-backed | | | | watching who. |
| Squirrel and White-faced Capuchin. | | | | For homes lucky enough to lie within the Monkey |
| When the park boundaries were established in | | | | Corridor monkeys running along handrails and on |
| 1972 no one told the monkeys and they continue | | | | rooftops is all part of the Eco-adventure. There's |
| to roam freely outside the park even today. | | | | one caveat, however, don't feed the monkeys! |
| Several of Manuel Antonio's 130 vacation rental | | | | Not only is it unhealthy for them but it's an open |
| homes fall within the "Monkey Corridor," the | | | | invitation to come inside. |
| natural foraging route of these popular primates. | | | | If monkeys and nature are your "thing" and you'd |
| Many of Manuel Antonio's vacation rentals play | | | | like to experience nature's phenomenons up close |
| host to more of the national park's wildlife | | | | and personal, check on line for vacation rental |
| depending upon the vegetation and location of | | | | homes in Manuel Antonio that get regular monkey |
| each home. | | | | visits. You can also call ahead and ask the |
| Brad and Melissa Welter from Lewiston, Idaho | | | | vacation home owner or rental agent. Enjoy your |
| spent a week in a vacation villa in Manuel Antonio, | | | | Eco-adventure in Manuel Antonio and take plenty |
| "We sat on the balcony one whole afternoon | | | | of photos and video to go along with the great |
| watching and listening to the monkeys. It was | | | | stories you'll have to tell. |
| such a peaceful and wonderful atmosphere." | | | | One thing is for sure - you won't get visitors like |
| Jeni Krieger from New York, a recent guest at a | | | | this back home! |