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Manuel Antonio takes its name from the national park next door, one of Costa Rica's smallest protected areas by size but among its most visited, known for sloths, capuchin and squirrel monkeys living right up against the beach. The park, with its beaches, trails and wildlife viewing, is in Quepos canton on the central Pacific coast, about 170 km and 3 to 3.5 hours by road from San José airport (SJO); the town of Quepos is on the route just before the park.
Manuel Antonio's inventory leans toward houses, with land another substantial category. The live table below uses only listings on this page, so its type figures are distinct from the wider Quepos canton. The page header's median combines every property type.
Buyers include second-home owners, retirees and investors looking at hospitality use, alongside full-time residents who want a coastal base near Quepos. Houses are the largest single category, followed by land. A buyer planning to rent out a property should seek local occupancy and cost evidence rather than infer income from asking prices.
What to check before buying in Manuel Antonio. Hillside lots mean slope, drainage and access, so get a survey and ask about the road in the wet season. Anything near the water falls under the Maritime Zone. The first 50 metres from the high-tide line is public, the next 150 metres is concession land that a foreigner with under five years' residency cannot be granted, and property further back can be fee-simple. Parcels bordering the park may carry further restrictions, so have a Costa Rican attorney reconcile the Registro Nacional record and the cadastral plan before you commit. For a lot, confirm the water letter; without it there is no building permit.
Manuel Antonio suits a buyer who wants a hillside house with an ocean view over rainforest, a short-term rental in a town with steady tourism, and does not mind a 3-hour drive from the airport. A buyer who wants a bigger choice of houses at lower prices in the same canton should read the Quepos page.
Contact us through any listing to arrange viewings in Manuel Antonio and Quepos together.
Prices at a glance
Live asking prices for this page's area, as of November 10, 2026. The header median pools all property types; each row below covers one type.
| Type | Listings | Priced | Middle half (P25 to P75) | Median asking |
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| House | 136 | 131 | $375,000 to $2,047,500 | $670,000 |
| Condo / apartment | 40 | 40 | $371,000 to $790,000 | $459,000 |
| Land | 53 | 51 | $88,510 to $510,000 | $269,000 |
| Commercial | 30 | 27 | $684,500 to $2,225,000 | $1,295,000 |
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House
Median $670,000
Middle half $375,000 to $2,047,500
136 listings, 131 priced
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Condo / apartment
Median $459,000
Middle half $371,000 to $790,000
40 listings, 40 priced
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Land
Median $269,000
Middle half $88,510 to $510,000
53 listings, 51 priced
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Commercial
Median $1,295,000
Middle half $684,500 to $2,225,000
30 listings, 27 priced
House median per built m²: $2,614 across 54 priced houses with a recorded built area.
Asking prices on Costa Rica Realtor, not closed sales. Medians and percentiles are withheld below 10 priced listings. As of November 10, 2026.
Costa Rica Realtor has 280 homes for sale in Manuel Antonio, collected from agencies and portals across Costa Rica. Their median asking price is $550,000 ($2,796 per m2), updated November 2026.
Median home price
$550,000
Median price / m²
$2,797
Median rent / mo
$2,696
Listings here
280
Houses: 136Lots / Land: 53Apartments / Condos: 40Commercial: 30Other: 12Condo: 9
280 for-sale listings
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Buying property in Manuel Antonio: common questions
For international buyers
How much does a home cost in Manuel Antonio?
The live Prices at a glance table on this page separates current house, condo, land and commercial asking prices. The header's all-property median combines those types.
How far is Manuel Antonio from San José airport?
About 170 km, 3 to 3.5 hours by road. Quepos town is on the route just before the park.
Can a foreigner buy property in Manuel Antonio?
Yes. Foreign buyers have the same ownership rights as Costa Rican citizens over titled (fee-simple) property, with no residency requirement. Beachfront inside the Maritime Zone is concession land with restrictions on foreign holders.
Is beachfront in Manuel Antonio titled or concession?
It depends how close to the water it sits. The first 50 metres from the high-tide line is public zone and can never be owned. From 50 to 200 metres is concession land, leased from the municipality for a 5 to 20 year renewable term, and a foreigner with under five years' residency cannot be granted one. Property outside the zone can be fee-simple. Confirm the title for each parcel in the Registro Nacional.
Can I rent my Manuel Antonio house out long term?
Long-term asking rents, where the priced sample is large enough, appear beneath Prices at a glance. They are not evidence of holiday-rental occupancy or net income; ask a local manager for those figures.
What are the closing costs and annual taxes?
Budget roughly 3.5 to 4% of the price for closing (1.5% transfer tax, legal fees and stamps). Annual property tax is 0.25% of registered value, and homes whose construction value exceeds ₡143 million (about $270,000) for 2026 also pay the Solidarity tax on a sliding scale.
General information, not legal advice. Costa Rican property law and tax thresholds change — confirm specifics with a licensed Costa Rican attorney before buying.