Info about Quepos and Manuel Anotnio, other than fishing

Quepos / Manuel Antonio

The most common questions I am asked is, "Do you fish out of Quepos or Manuel Anotnio?" The answer is both. Manuel Antonio is the name of a national park which is made up of 4 beaches and lots of rainforest. It is located next to the town of Quepos. Technically, the dock is considered Quepos, so we fish from Quepos. We are also only around 51 minutes from Los Suenos, so if you are staying in Jaco or Los Suenos, come see me! Here is some more info on the Quepos/Manuel Antonio area:

Situated right on the Pacific, Manuel Antonio is 1850 hectacre national park with many beaches. It is the perfect mix of rainforest and beach, offering everything from incredible ATV, White Water Rafting, and Zipline Tours, to what Saltwater magazine names as the best location in the world to catch a Sailfish, Blue, Black or Striped Marlin, or Dorado! Also available in the area are numerous Snorkeling and Scuba tours, some of the nicest Hotels in Costa Rica, and some of the coolest restraunts anywhere! Expect to see year-round summer weather, three types of monkeys, tons a different birds, and go home with a tan!

 

 

While on Vacation here, you can also enjoy the beauty of many different beaches like Espadilla Sur, Puerto Escondido, Playa del Rey, Playita, Visane and Manuel Antonio. With an average temperature of 80 degrees during the day and 70 at night, this is the perfect beach destination! Hike to the top of Cathedral Point, or along Perezoso Trail to see sloths, Iguanas, Toucans and Scarlet Macaws. This small park is home to more than 900 Monkeys, so watch your lunch!

Also, right off the coast, it is easy to spot Humpback Whales and giant Sea Turtles sometimes even visit the beach.

Located right next the national park is the quaint Costa Rican town of Quepos. Quepos was discovered in 1519 by Spanish Explorer Ponce de Leon while on his infamous search for the fountain of youth. Some of the locals say he found it when he arrived here, he just didn't know it. The town gets it's name from the Quepo Indian tribe, a subgroup of the Borucas, who were waiting on the beach to "welcome" the Spaniard. Luckily for us, the natives here are alot more like - able now! Later on, Quepos became an agricultural town, exporting bananas and then finally, producing African Coconut Oil, as it still does today. Even as late as 1960, there was little communication between Quepos and the rest of the world. There were almost no roads and just a small railroad between Quepos and Parrita. The road finally arrived in the 1960's and made Quepos a favorite spot among the locals. Around 1980 a large group of Ex-Patroit Americans settled in here and started much of what the town is today. Some of the first businesses here include the restaurant Barba Roja, the hotel La Mariposa, and the beachfront bar named Mar y Sombra.

 

QUEPOS FISHING FORECAST

February-April 2011-2012

Billfish season is here! January through April is when all the sailfish and Marlin come out and we are so looking forward to some awesome billfish action! This year we have tons of new tricks in addition to the old ones so we should have some great numbers! In addition to the Top of the line Furuno Sonar, and all new Penn Reels, I just got some High Powered stabilized binoculars. These are the ones that can spot birds at 5-6 miles, and if you shake them, the picture in them doesn't move. They look like something out of a Star Wars Movie and I expect to find lots of birds, floating debris and most importantly FINS! We also installed about 8000 dollars in sound and vibration reducing equipment and this should be our best year yet! We should really start seeing some good Dorado action from October to January, landing quite a few of the big bulls. We'll have the spinning gear ready for those fisherman who are really looking for a crazy fight. For those of you who like pulling up big fish from way down below, the bottom fishing should stay really awesome as well with quite a few Amberjacks and Snapper coming out each trip. With the new gear, we should also be able to spot Yellow Fins from way off, so I expect to be getting quite a bit more Tuna Action! Inshore we now will use a smaller boat with captain Jerry. last year in high season, Jerry really cleaned up the Roosterfish with his largest being 80 pounds and his most released were 11 large ones. In addition, we have quite a few areas that will be great to throw poppers to hit those snappes on top! Inshore should also come with the occasional Jack, Spanish Mackeral and Barracuda bite. High season is finally here, and we are already 50% booked so make sure to reserve your days quick before we fill up!

Quepos & Manuel Anotnio Hotels

Let us help you find the best deal on a nice hotel here on the water. We have something for everyone, include budget but clean hotels, all the the way to the Mariposa sitting up on the cliff overlooking the ocean. We can do luxury cliff top house rentals as well, just let us know! For more pictures go to our Hotel page!

View from La Mariposa Hotel of the Park:

 

What We Catch

 

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Dreaming of a tropical paradise, but worried about the details? We have years of experience in setting up these trips and would love to help you! Everything from your hotel room, to transport, to even restaurant recommendations, we can help you hit all the high points in Quepos and not waste anytime. We can handle all the hotel reservations as well, to make sure all the surprises you have on your trip are good ones :) Also, Costa Rica is by far the most stable and safe place in Latin America. With us guiding your trip, you will see all the awesome things this amazing and safe country has to offer. One of the most diverse places on Earth, Costa Rica has much more than just the awesome beaches which are 5 minutes from the docks. If you have the time, it's worth a trip to the Volcano Arenal, a very active Volcano with a slew of Hot Water Parks at the base. And for the hiking and adreniline type, check out MonteVerde. High up in the mountains, it's a cool climate. They have built crazy trails with suspension bridges and long ziplines to check out. Also, MonteVerde Boasts some of the best ATV and Horseback trails in the world!Even if you can't fish, I love to answer any questions you have at all about the country. I have been to just about everywhere there is to go here, and I'd love to share what I loved. But a bit of warning, after my first trip here, I was hooked, so be careful or we just might become neighbors :)

 

More Info:

Giving you the best fishing experience for your dollar, providing a top notch experience at both inshore and offshore fishing sportfishing in Costa Rica. Directly serving the Manuel Antonio and Quepos area of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. 45 minutes south of Herradura, Los Suenos and Jaco, 30 minutes north of Dominical, or a 30 minute flight from San Jose. Our main focus is sportfishing for large billfish including Sailfish, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, and Striped Marlin. Other sportfish species that we go after are Dorado, (aka dolphin, Mahi Mahi) yellowfin tuna, amberjack, snapper, and rooster fish.