Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions or requirements please contact us and we will do our best to help you plan your vacations!
MOST FREQUENT:
We can pick you up at 7:30 am at most beaches and hotels in Flamingo and the Gulf of Papagayo.
Among the beaches where we pick-up by boat are: Flamingo, Conchal, Potrero, Matapalo, Ocotal, El Coco, Hermosa, Panama, Manzanillo, etc.
Among the hotels where we pick-up by boat are: Westin Conchal, W Costa Rica, Brasilito, Flamingo Marina, Riu Guanacaste, Riu Palace, Condovac, Occidental Papagayo, El Mangroove, Secrets Papagayo, Planet Hollywood, Andaz Resort, Four Seasons, etc.
If you are in a hotel a bit far from the coast or beach, we can coordinate a transportation by a shuttle bus taxi to the beach where we will pick you up by boat.
We are open 24/7.
Yes, you can keep the fish to eat later, depending on the species.
Some fish are kept for consumption, while others are returned to the sea to help preserve the species.
Yes, a deposit is required to reserve the tour for the specified date.
You will receive a voucher with detailed information about the tour, the rented boat, and the remaining balance.
The accepted payment methods are:
- Cash —
- Paypal —
- Credit card —
The currency of Costa Rica is the colon, with an exchange rate of approximately 500 colons = 1 USD.
For tourist activities, such as fishing charters, payments can be made in USD.
However, if you visit more central or less touristy areas, it’s advisable to pay in colons.
Yes, you will receive an email with the booking confirmation.
We will send you a voucher that includes a detailed description of the tour you booked.
Yes, you can cancel at no additional cost:
- No Arrival, No Pay: if you do not arrive in Costa Rica, you will not be charged.
- 100% Refund: cancellations made at least 3 days in advance are eligible for a full refund.
If you have any questions, you can read the cancellation policy where everything is explained in detail.
Yes, it is necessary that you carry a document that identifies you.
You do not need to bring your original passport to the tour, a copy or photo of your passport on your cellphone works.
If there is heavy rain on the day of the tour, the tour is maintained as it does not make the trip unsafe for everyone on board.
Yes, changes can be made to the reservation at no additional cost.
Changes to the reservation are subject to availability.
In case of unsafe conditions due to bad weather (tropical storm) on the day of the tour, we may cancel the tour:
- If you have availability, the tour can be postponed to another day when conditions are safe for all on board.
- If you do not have availability, a 100% refund of the tour is made.
ABOUT OUR TRIPS:
We provide food (snacks, fruits, and lunch on an 8-hour tour) and beverages (bottled water, beers, and sodas).
You are welcome to bring any additional food you prefer; we have cold coolers on board to keep everything fresh.
If you have any specific requests, please let us know on the day of your reservation.
You do not need to have the experience to participate and enjoy these tours.
Yes, you can travel with small children or babies.
It is advisable to carry motion sickness pills just in case.
The normal hours of the tours are 4-6-8 hours but we can customize the tour according to the hours you need.
The tip is not included in the amount of the charter.
The normal pick-up time at the beach is 7:30 am.
If you need to leave earlier or a little bit late, let us know.
What we travel to get to the fishing area varies depending on the hours of the tour rented:
- Inshore – approximately 6 miles from the coast.
- Offshore – approximately 25 miles from the coast.
Yes, we provide all the necessary fishing equipment for the tour.
If you want to bring your own fishing equipment, you can do it without a problem.
There are 3 recommended options to get to the beach where we are going to pick you up by boat:
- If the beach is close, you can take a walk.
- Talk to the hotel to provide you with a transportation service.
- We can coordinate transportation by taxi, this is paid in cash to the driver.
FISHING LICENSE:
You can buy the fishing licenses online at the official website: link .
Yes, fishing licenses are necessary for both tourists and locals, in short, each person in the group who is going to fish from a boat must have his/her personal license.
These licenses can be purchased weekly, monthly or annually and have a cost per person of:
USD $17: 1 week
USD $28: 1 month
USD $57: 1 year
If you don’t buy the fishing license, the officials can stop the tour and send all of us back to the beach.
The fishing license is not always necessary but we recommend that you buy it at least one day before the tour. It all depends on whether or not officers are around and how lucky you are that day.
It is not our responsibility if the officials stop and cancel the tour due to the lack of fishing licenses of the passengers.
Captains and sailors have active fishing licenses.
No, a fishing license is not necessary if you want to fish from the beach in Costa Rica.
ABOUT COSTA RICA:
Costa Rica has only 0.034% of the world’s land mass and is home to more than 3.25% of the world’s fish. That’s a lot of fish for a small country!
Considering that this country is known as the “Rich Coast”, it is not surprising to mention that it has some of the best inshore & offshore fishing in the world. In addition, it is worth mentioning that in Costa Rica there are more than 80 IGFA world records for fishing.
Take a look to the types of fish you can find in CR and our efforts in the sustainable fishing here.
What you should know is that Costa Rica is located on the Equator (in the middle of America) and therefore has a tropical climate, so at almost any time it is ideal to come fishing or enjoy the beaches.
More than 90% of the country has access to potable water, 100% drinkable from the tap. Costa Rica is one of the 2 countries in America with potable water.
A VISA is not required if you come from the United States or Canada.
The year can be divided into 3 main seasons:
- Dry season: from December to April it is dry. There is more tourism in coastal areas because the weather is special for outdoor activities and enjoying the beautiful beaches that Costa Rica has to offer.
- High season: December and New Year. Normally there are more tourists and the prices of the tourist areas increase in the same way.
- Rainy season: from May to November it is rainy. This is characterized by being sunny early and rainy in the afternoon and by being filled with green throughout the country. There is more tourism in wetlands because the climate is special for hiking and enjoying the beautiful tropical forests, flora, and fauna that Costa Rica has to offer.
This chart is a summary of the fishing for the most common types of fish in Guanacaste for each of the months of the year as well as the dry and rainy seasons:
There are 2 international airports in Costa Rica:
- Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) is located in the province of Alajuela.
- Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) or the Liberia International Airport is located in the province of Guanacaste.
In this little tropical paradise, people are called Ticos, they use the “pura vida” for everything (hello, bye bye, thank you, everything is fine, etc.) and they are very friendly. This reason and the great diversity of flora, fauna, and natural resources make Costa Rica a place so acclaimed by tourists.
In 1948 Costa Rica abolished the army to dedicate these resources to education and the country’s health system with the phrase “I don’t want an army of soldiers but of educators.” This contributes to Costa Rica being a very calm and friendly place with visitors.
Having said this, you can easily walk and travel around the country without any problems. Just take the same precautions you would in any other country.