Manuel Antonio National Park is situated in a Humid Tropical Forest Life Zone. Its protects primary and secondary forests, mangroves, beach vegetation and marine resources. In addition to the flora and fauna, one of the main features of this area is the overwhelming beauty of the following attractions: Espadilla beach, Escondida beach and Manuel Antonio beach. The Park covers 682 hectares of land and 55.000 hectares of sea. The entrance to the Park is at the beach, after which a short walk is needed. Visitors using the bus service from Quepos are dropped off near the Park entrance and those driving on their own can use the guarded parking lot close by. Visitors can bathe in the ocean but not in the lagoon.