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Review:
Manuel Antonio National Park was established in 1972 to preserve one of the most bio-diverse and beautiful areas in the world. It might be the smallest National Park in Costa Rica at just over 1,600 acres, but it packs a big punch with its captivating combination of coral reefs, beaches, and rainforests. The beaches here, lined with rainforest, are among the best in the country. Cathedral Point is a focal point; this one-time island, now a natural divider, forms the barrier between two of the park’s most prominent beaches, Playa Manuel Antonio and Espadilla Sur. The forest is home to sloths, colorful crabs, iguanas, and adorable rare squirrel monkeys.
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