The Pacific waters just offshore on the central coast of Costa Rica have some of the best sportfishing in the world.
Every year, Los Sueños Resort and Marina, an hour to the north of Manuel Antonio near Jaco, hosts a 3-month sportfishing series that draws boats from around the world. With daily parties and dozens of anglers vying for the big cash prize, January through March can be a fun time to visit the area and check out this tourney.
Charters cast off from the Quepos marina every day in search of sailfish and marlin. The Marina Pez Vela hosts it’s own tournament each year, as well. The Marina Pez Vela Championship Series, a 2-day hook n pass event for amateurs and pros, sets out from the marina of the same name in nearby Quepos.
Try a kayaking tour of Damas Island and the mangrove estuary with a professional bilingual guide to see crocodiles, anteaters, and monkeys galore in the estuary’s natural canals. You’re also likely to see herons, kingfishers, ospreys, and frigate birds.
When visiting Manuel Antonio, the national park is a must-experience attraction. Richly biodiverse, this tiny park also has 3 fabulous beaches where you can enjoy the clear, calm ocean waters. Great swimming beaches, the ocean in the protected inlets of the park is gentle and warm.
The best part? Monkeys and raccoons run rampant in the park and will come right up to you hoping for a bit of food. Please don’t feed them; it’s not in their best interest. Also, be sure to watch out for your stuff. These cute little creatures are very adept thieves and they’ll grab your bag and run. They are, of course, looking for food.
The 3-hour guided tours into Manuel Antonio National Park are well worth the money. Just ask around near the front Your bilingual guide uses a high-tech spotting telescope to help you spot the treetop sloths, monkeys, and other wildlife that you might otherwise miss. There’s a fantastic stand of giant bamboo and a massive beach almond near the park entrance. Private tours are also available.
If you go on your own, plan to arrive early. The park management carefully controls the number of people visiting—arrive late in the day, and you may be disappointed.
For water sports, try your hand at learning to surf off Playa Espadilla or visit scenic and quiet Playa Biesanz for a look at pre-Columbian turtle traps.
When you want to plan the perfect Costa Rica vacation, reach out to the team of experts at Adventure Air. not only will we get you to where you’re going on a quick, easy fight, we’ll advise you on the best places to stay and the most adventurous things to do.
