Costa Rica is known for more than being a world-renowned fishing destination. On top of offering a host of top-notch spots for sport fishermen, the region is a haven for travellers searching for natural, untouched beauty.Â
For visitors with a wanderlust and a ready rod, a charter fishing trip to Costa's Rica's Cocos Island is a must-do trip. If you've ever wondered how it would feel to be the only soul on a desert island, Cocos Island can help put your curiosity to rest. The uninhabited isle, about 500 kilometres from Costa Rica's Pacific side, is one of the country's national parks and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Â
After spending some time fishing along the western coast in Los Suenos or Jaco, make the relatively short trip into the depths of the Pacific. Aside from its beautiful virgin beaches, the waters around Cocos are a haven for hammerhead sharks, according to Marlin magazine. And while the island's park and heritage statuses mean the surrounding waters are protected, Costa Rica's sport fishermen can wander a mere eight miles from the isle's beaches to find premier striped Marlin fishing territory.Â
According to Canada’s iTravel2000 Costa Rica joins the top ten spots adventure seeking Canadians ventured to in 2012 and the trend is happing into 2013.
Costa Rica is the land of diversity when it comes to seeing and experiencing something different compared to cold Canadian winters. There are jungles, eco tours on both coasts while cloud covered mountains with just about every kind of plant and wild thing. There are even volcanoes, Jaguars and some of the planets most exotic reptiles.
The central pacific coast of Costa Rica is a hidden gem for Sport Fishing. In the Los Suenos marina just north of Jaco is a government sanctioned marina teaming with sport fishing boats of all shapes and sizes. Serious fisherman, guys get away groups and bachelor parties converge on Los Suenos for a day of serious fishing. You can catch just about anything that is popular in other areas of the world except you are surrounded by other activities and unbelievable beauty the Pacific Costal area has to offer.
NBCNews.com reported in their Jan 7 article the following on Costa Rica:
“Besides the tropical beaches, Costa Rica is a destination full of adrenaline for adventure-seeking Canadians. The land of volcanoes, rain forests, waterfalls, and rivers, travelers have many activities to choose from - rafting, snorkeling, kayaking, sport fishing, surfing, to name a few.â€
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Sport fishing season poised to take off in Jaco and Los Suenos, Costa RIca for the 2013 season.
While most North American's are shoveling out from the lastest snow storm or getting over the Christmas season many are planning their winter get away in sunny Jaco for a fishing trip that rivals anywhere on the planet.
The Central Pacific region of Costa Rica is home to some of the most diverse and abundant sport fishing grounds. Avid fishermen from all over the world make Jaco and one of the boats in the Los Suenos marina their winter fishing vacation spots.
No matter if its fishing for Dorado or fighting a Blue Marlin the fishing experence here will be different every time and an event you won't soon forget.