Mirador Isla Olocuita (Punta Catedral trail)
Viewpoint · Central Pacific
A lookout on the Punta Catedral loop with views of the Olocuita and Gemelas islets scattered across the bay.
The Punta Catedral trail is temporarily closed per SINAC (Oct 2026); check before going.
- Cost
- about $18
- Time there
- 25 min
- Best time
- morning
- Kids
- 5 / 10
- View
- 8 / 10
- Crowds
- 6 / 10
- Swimming
- 0 / 10
- Effort
- 4 / 10
- Location
- 9.37773, -84.14809 — Google Maps
- Ratings
- 4.2 on Google (29)
Before you go
- Payment
- online
- Tickets
- Online only, book ahead
- Checked
- 2026-10
Tip
Do the loop early, when it is cooler and birds and monkeys are most active.
Be careful
Steps and rocks can be slippery; stay behind the barriers and keep a hand on small children.
Getting there
Inside Manuel Antonio National Park; park ticket required.
Places nearby
- Restaurante Marlin (Playa Espadilla)Food & CoffeeBeachfront restaurant facing Playa Espadilla, known for grilled calamari, octopus, whole fried fish and fish casados at fair prices, with cold beer and piña coladas and a relaxed family atmosphere.
- Aguas Azules Parasailing (Playa Espadilla)Surf, Boats & Diving · from $40Parasailing from Playa Espadilla with 10-13 minute flights over the Manuel Antonio coast, plus jet ski rentals and tours, banana boat, snorkeling, surf lessons and a sunset cruise.
- Morpho Beach BarFood & CoffeeOpen-air beach bar and restaurant steps from Playa Espadilla near the park entrance, with live music and salsa nights; howler monkeys and birds in the trees around.
- Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest ResortStaysSustainable luxury resort set in 11 acres of rainforest next to Manuel Antonio, with direct access to two beaches.
- La Terraza Café Bar RestauranteFood & CoffeeTerrace restaurant next to Hotel La Arboleda with a wide Pacific view; best known as a sunset spot.
- Makanda by the SeaStays · takes 7 h · from $45Adults-only hideaway of suites and private-pool villas in the jungle above Manuel Antonio, with a path down to a quiet beach.
Sources: OpenStreetMap node/325861604 · https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/325861604 · https://www.google.com/maps/search/Mirador+Isla+Olocuita+Manuel+Antonio