rainmaker park

shacz

we liked the fact that it wasn't packed with tourists. we liked swimming in the pools and feeling like we were in our private garden. saw toucans and some frogs. not many wildlife.

896ss

if your are in manuel antiono do go to this rainforest its amazing primary rainforest which is rare lots of biodiversity rope hanging bridges swimming holes lots of frogs snakes birds we even saw a skunk can not recommend this enough we booked at costa verde hotel with www.costaricajadetours.com and did a night walk excellent

Costaricamommy

Loved the hike, the amount of time it took, the hanging bridges and the waterfalls to take a dip in. For only $20 it is a bargain and not touristy at all. We opted to not eat there afterwards but did have a couple of beers at the PerroVida cabina. The road to get there is not well marked and the 7.5 Km pretty bumpy but worth it.

Intertica

We stopped by and we were told they have craft beer. At the tour desk they assured us that the brew house had craft beer and were happy to take the $60.00 from our guests for the tour. Down the road at the brew house said, yes we make craft beer, just not today. Felt like we were lied to twice after driving 14 kilometers (?) of a dusty gravel road. Waste of time and money

Rojito555

get away from the crowds and guided tours, and walk through untouched steamy rainforest, which is very dense and diverse. We saw some Tucans while on the suspension bridges, and halfway through the walk swam in the perfectly chilly waterfall fed swimming hole. $20 pp to enter the park, but was worth it for us. $25 if you want lunch after (which we heard was worth it)

N5973GLbrians

I stayed at Palo Seco which was about a 20 min drive to the park and I was extremely glad to have made the trip.When I went there was approximately 10 people at the whole park and I really felt that I had the park to myself. You will not see much wildlife but you will appreciate the rainforest and its solitary aspect of it.There was also all you can eat homemade food for only $5!Highly recommend for those that want to appreciate nature and get away from all the hustle and bustle that Manuel Antonio gives off.

612PaulH612

like zipline hiking, the wooden, very well secured bridges span from one tree platform to another, just the right distance for a morning or afternoon excursion. Might be best to have a car that can handle bumpy dirt road if you drive yourself.

761nancyl

i loved the park but was slightly dismayed that the price for us was $22.00 each 2 days later after others said $20. What's up with that. That said--what a great spot these Tico's have! Gorgeous grounds which we thought were very well maintained. We went in the afternoon, so no animals around, but birds, hummingbirds, one snake and tons of lizards were frolicking. Love the lizards who run across the water( a site to behold). Nice dip in refreshing pools and as said before, no crowds to fight off. We really enjoyed

krsthom

My husband & I had a hard time finding this beautiful place (no sign going south that we could see, only one going north) on our way to Manuel Antonio, so upon arriving at our hotel there, we confirmed it's whereabouts, unloaded the luggage and promptly went back to it and we were so happy we did! We spent a wonderful couple of hours hiking on somewhat rugged trails through this fabulous rainforest, across many hanging bridges and past beautiful waterfalls, my husband could not resist cooling off under one as it was sucha warm morning. We also saw a few frogs, lizards, many beautiful butterflies - thankfully no snakes. This is a great, little park and more people should take the time to seek it out as it is well worth the time! Wear comfortable shoes, bug spray, bathing suits if you wish to take a dip in a pool and enjoy as we did!

spunky022

This park doesn't get a lot of tourists so you almost have the place to yourself. The vegetation is gorgeous and the bridges are fun. The 20$ price tag seems high but add lunch (for 5$) and $25 doesn't seem too bad. We went early at 8am but it was already too hot to see anything more than lizards and insects. We did see birds in the pond by the entrance. As another reviewer said, don't set your expectations too high for animal viewing but the forest is gorgeous and the pools refreshing. There is signage9 attached to a tree) coming from Manuel Antonio but not from Parrita so you have to look carefully.

681jackiel

This was our first hike/guide of our vacation here. It was tricky to find as the signage from the road is poor and it would be easy to miss. We almost turned around because we drove what seemed like forever before coming to the little hut that marks the entrance to the park. We are a family of 5 and at $30/ person we did find it pricy but we realize we need to pay these pay these prices to preserve these far to few gems in the world. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He pointed out several species of flora and insects. He even showed my kids how to capture a gecko. The suspension bridges are impressive. The view from the platforms, breathtaking. We stopped for a refreshing dip at the waterfalls. In contrast to the Manual Antonio National park this park had a much more natural secluded feel. We did see more animals at Manual Antonio park but this park is worth a visit.

bgrimm17

Here is the deal, we needed a place to go today. We like to take our time, take a lot of pictures and relax but MOVE in the process. Our friends at Gaia recommended this place which sounded perfect and boy was it. Took a cab and he waited for us at the location. The people were so friendly and told us about the hike. It was a little after 12 so it was warm and humid. Not the perfect hiking weather but I wanted to see the tropical rain forest, waterfalls, swim, and see some animals. We did lol of that on our own schedule. We're NOT rushed. Nobody else on the trail. The dip at the bottom of the falls (number 6) was refreshing. We saw only one snake. But many butterflies, lizards, insects, birds. Few frogs (it was hot). I'm sure there is more wildlife in the am, night, or rainy season but for us it was the right thing to do. I would recommend this to anyone. Don't set your expectations really high and just really enjoy the rainforest atmosphere without the hustle and bustle of 100's of tourists. Dont get me wrong, I would still go to the obligatory national park visits because they are great too. But don't forget about the Rainmaker. Top notch!!

Alon_tico

I love this place. Last time I went before this visit that I am reviewing, there weren't as many hanging bridges, and that was a pleasant surprise. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for the hike up tens of steps on the first part of the trails. Bathing attire for a refreshing dip on the river, and you are done! Highly recommend.

acfan3

We got to this park by 8 as it is about 45 minutes from Manual Antonio, hoping to see birds but were told the bird tour was much earlier. Entrance is $20 per person and then a guide was $10 more per person. We opted for the guide, knowing a guide was great in Manuel Antonio park. Not so much here, if you are looking for wildlife. There is very little. The hike was doable but hard for seniors. Walking sticks were valuable. The views were nice, not better than Manuel Antonio, though. Yes, there were lots of suspension bridges which were easy and fun but getting to them was up and up and up. Again doable but the effort was not greatly rewarded with out of sight views and No wildlife but a Jesus Christ lizard and some bats. We hoped to see toucans but there were very few birds of any kind. So, it was an expensive hike. I would keep away. BTW: you can purchase a lunch for $5 but have to do it before you leave on your hike so it became brunch for us as we started at 8. Food was decent though.

lizs32

This attraction was a hidden gem. Our family spent the afternoon hiking through the "park" and saw many animals, waterfalls, and breath-taking views. Highly recommended for all ages! Also be sure to check out the micro-brewery on your way out, PerroVida! :)