A 33 Acre Eco-Reserve Bordering Manuel Antonio National Park
Choosing among Manuel Antonio vacation rentals often comes down to one simple question: how close do you want to be to the rainforest itself? At Tulemar, the answer is as close as your own terrace. The property spans 33 acres of protected jungle bordering Manuel Antonio National Park, which means wildlife is not something you visit… it’s something that visits you.
Guests staying in a Villa, Casa, or Bungalow often spot their first howler monkey or sloth before they’ve even unpacked. The eco-reserve status keeps the canopy intact, so animals move freely between the national park and the grounds where you are staying.
Howler Monkeys on the Canopy Highway
Howler monkeys travel the treetops each day, using the connected canopy as a kind of jungle highway between the reserve and the surrounding forest. Their calls carry a long way, so you will often hear them before you see them.
Look up near your villa in the early morning or late afternoon and you may catch a troop moving branch to branch. Squirrel monkeys, smaller and quicker, tend to appear in playful groups, while howlers move with more deliberate confidence along the higher limbs. You may also spot capuchin monkeys, often nicknamed the “mafia” monkeys for their bold, mischievous behavior. As entertaining as they are to watch, it’s best to admire all monkeys from a respectful distance and never feed or approach them.
Sloth Sightings Along the Jungle Trails
Sloths are the property’s slow-moving celebrities. They tend to settle into the same trees for days at a time, making the walking trails a reliable place to spot one resting quietly overhead. Because sloths move so little, guests are encouraged to look rather than approach. A pair of binoculars or a zoom lens is often all it takes to get a clear view without disturbing the animal.
Scarlet Macaws and Toucans in the Treetops
Bird life adds color to the wildlife spotting experience. Scarlet macaws often pass overhead in pairs, their bright red and blue plumage unmistakable against the green canopy. Toucans tend to keep to the fruiting trees and are easiest to spot when they call to one another.
Best Times of Day for Wildlife Spotting
Early mornings and early evenings are the most active windows for wildlife across the reserve. Cooler temperatures at dawn bring monkeys and birds out to feed, while dusk often brings a final flurry of movement before the jungle settles for the night.
Why Tulemar Brings You Closer to Nature
Staying within a protected eco-reserve changes the way you experience Costa Rica. Rather than scheduling a single excursion to see wildlife, guests at Tulemar find that monkeys, sloths and macaws simply become part of daily life on the property.
If you are planning a trip and want that connection to the rainforest from the moment you arrive, browsing our vacation rentals at Tulemar Resort is a good place to start. Whether you choose a villa with a private terrace or a bungalow tucked into the trees, the jungle and its residents are never far away.
