Costa Rica

Fishing & Travel Destination

Located between the countries of Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south, Costa Rica, meaning Rich Coast, truly lives up to its namesake.  With shores along both the Caribbean Sea on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west, Costa Rica is abundant with natural resources.  Pristine beaches, lush tropical rainforests, stunning cliffs, raging rapids on its many rivers, more than 200 volcanoes, 10 of them considered active, and rich, warm waters abundant with marine life makes Costa Rica a treasure of biodiversity.  Costa Rica is known as one of the world’s best sport fishing destinations.   The Pacific coast of Costa Rica is world famous for its deep sea fishing, particularly billfish. With resort cities and small fishing villages all along the Pacific coast there is sure to be a Costa Rica fishing vacation to suit any angler’s tastes and budget. Costa Rica is a peaceful, democratic nation with a well developed infrastructure, a good highway system, and a regional airline, Sansa Air, which has daily flights to all of the best fishing locations in Costa Rica from the capital city of San Jose.  The native people of Costa Rica are friendly and courteous, always willing to point a traveler in the right direction for the best in local flavor.