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Manuel Antonio’s official greeter

Anyone who has visited Manuel Antonio National Park knows that a stroll along its paths can mean a close encounter with squirrel monkeys like this one – and maybe even closer than you expect, if you’re carrying something irresistible. Like food of any kind. Or a bottle of sunscreen. Or pretty much any object.

Read more about why Manuel Antonio continues to reign as Costa Rica’s top tourism destination.

Would you like to submit a photo to our #TTPicOfTheDay series – the view from your home or favorite Costa Rican spot, or any other image you care to share? Please send horizontal photos at least 1100 pixels wide to kstanley@ticotimes.net. We’d love to see the sights with you.

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