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Playa Espadilla

This wide stretch of white sand is found just outside the park entrance, in front of Manuel Antonio village. It's a popular place for families and beach activities like parasailing. There's surf rental here (from US$10 per day), though waves tend to be smaller than other spots nearby (the breaks work in the winter months, not in the summer).

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