The Villa Mariana

October Is Manuel Antonio’s Secret Best Month If you only look at travel magazines, Costa Rica’s “perfect” window is dry season. Fair enough — blue skies sell easily. But if you ask us when Manuel Antonio feels most like itself, October sits quietly near the top of the list. October falls in green season (June through mid-November on our FAQ). That means honesty first: you should expect afternoon rain. It also means lush hillsides, quieter beaches, wildlife that is easier to