Departure point · Quepos
Marina Pez Vela, Quepos: where your charter begins
Every Quepos Sport Fishing charter departs from Marina Pez Vela, the full-service marina at the edge of Quepos, a short drive from Manuel Antonio. Here is how to get there and what to expect on the day.
Quick facts
Marina Pez Vela at a glance
Where is it?
At the edge of downtown Quepos, Puntarenas, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast.
How far from Manuel Antonio?
About 15 minutes by car from the hotels of Manuel Antonio.
How far from San José?
About three and a half hours by road from Juan Santamaría airport (SJO).
What is at the marina?
Restaurants, shops, parking and secure docks, so there is somewhere to eat and wait before and after your trip.
Where do I meet my captain?
At the marina. The team confirms the exact dock and meeting time when you book.
Getting there
How to get to Marina Pez Vela
- From Manuel Antonio
- Follow the main road down the hill into Quepos; the marina is at the edge of town. About 15 minutes by car or taxi.
- From San José by road
- About three and a half hours from Juan Santamaría airport (SJO) along the Pacific coast road. Rental cars and private shuttles are easy to arrange.
- By domestic flight
- Short domestic flights land at Quepos La Managua airport (XQP), a few minutes' drive from the marina.
- Staying in Quepos
- If your hotel is in downtown Quepos, the marina is a short walk or a quick taxi ride away.
- Quepos Sport Fishing
Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, Puntarenas, Costa Rica - +506 6277 1812
- reserve@costaricafishingcompany.com
Your charter day
From the parking lot to open water
Arrive at the marina
Drive or take your transfer to Marina Pez Vela and park at the marina. Plan to arrive a little before your departure time.
Meet your captain
Your captain meets you at the dock confirmed in your booking and walks you to the boat.
Briefing and cast off
A short briefing on safety and the plan for the day, gear checked, and you head out of the marina toward the fishing grounds.
Back at the marina
Return to the dock, take your photos and enjoy a meal at one of the marina's restaurants.
Why Quepos
One marina, two kinds of fishing
From Marina Pez Vela, the offshore grounds where sailfish and marlin feed are within reach on a three-quarter or full day, while the rocky points and river mouths of the coast are only a short run away.
That is why Quepos is one of the most complete sport fishing ports on Costa Rica's Pacific coast: you can choose offshore, inshore, or a little of both from the same dock.
Good to know
Marina Pez Vela questions
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Ready to head out?
Pick your dates and your charter. Offshore, inshore, or a little of both.