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Quepos Fishing Charters
Quepos and Manuel Antonio Area Tours and Activities
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Whether you’re looking for outdoor, adventurous, exotic, cultural, night time, or other types of activities, we can help you! We at Quepos Fishing Charters and Tours can book all your other activities before you arrive so all you have to do is enjoy your Quepos Fishing Vacation. Quepos, Costa Rica, is an amazing part of the world and is close to many activities for you and your friends and family. | |
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For one, Quepos is only a ten-minute drive from a natural wonder of the world: Manuel Antonio National Park. You will be awestruck by the exotic beauty of the area! With so much to see and do in this paradise, you will never have an idle moment! Enjoy an afternoon on the beautiful local beaches, paddling a kayak in the crystal blue Pacific shores, horseback riding, Plantation Tours, Rainforest Tours, Spa Services, Sailing Cruises, Dolphins and Whale Watching, Snorkeling. | |
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One of the best local adventure tours is Damas Island. During your Damas Island trip you’ll find untouched habitat where caimans, boas, monkeys and exotic birds too numerous to mention are seen throughout the swampy mangrove canals.
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 Matapalo Matapalo is a small beach town 25 km (16 miles) south of Manuel Antonio on the Costanera Sur road. The beach stretches long and serene down the pacific coast and plays host to big surf. Be sure to time your visit for low tide to maximize long walks along its endless white sand. Its siren call rewards those willing to travel the dusty roads that lead there. The surf brings a pilgrims progress of surfers hanging ten through an endless summer but Matapalo has a lot to offer the quiet beach goer as well.
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 Playa Palo Seco Beach Playa Palo Seco charms have long enticed local Costa Rican families, but it is just pinging the boundaries of holiday tourists’ radar screens. It’s quite possible you will have the wide volcanic black sand beach all to yourself. Like Matapalo, the surf is excellent. The beach provides ideal conditions for shelling collecting, sunbathing, strolling, biking, fishing, swimming or an impromptu game of beach volleyball. The magnificent sunrises and sunsets are unparalleled. If you’re looking for beach vacations, this is one of the places you want to visit!
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 Playa Biesanz Playa Biesanz is more off the beaten path and secluded as it takes a little effort to get there. When Manuel Antonio beach gets overwhelming with buzzing tourists, head to Playa Biesanz. There are picturesque views of the park from here and there is also excellent snorkeling. During the high season it is possible to rent snorkeling equipment. A quaint tico restaurant is also on the beach that serves sensibly priced lunch fare. Parking is available alongside the road. Walk through the path down the small hill to the beach. Parking attendants are on hand to watch your car. If you are there for the day prices usually run 1000 colones ($2.00).
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Canyoning
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There are so many opportunities to explore real rain forest excursions in Quepos Manuel Antonio including white water rafting, zipline canopy tours over the rainforest, or even one of the most refreshing tours anywhere called Canyoning.Canyoning takes adventure traveling to a whole new level. | |
 Canyoning guides adventurous travelers down an exciting descent through a warm water rainforest waterfall (attached with a harness and rope). A tremendous and very physical portion of the canyoning trip is an option to rappel jump. Finally, go on a highwire tour with Rainmaker. | |
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 This tour is connected through a series of trails with suspension pedestrian bridges. The suspension bridges are strung across a 1,500 acre virgin rainforest. Rainmakers ends their tour near a swimming hole so dive on in! Without a doubt, there is a plethora of activities to choose from in the Quepos – Manuel Antonio area.
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Damas Island Esturary
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One of our most popular tours is almost one of our most treasured secrets. If you think the Damas Island Estuary and Mangrove Boat Tour is sedentary, then let our “interactive” tropical rainforest and delicate mangrove ecosystem knock you out of your seat in your boat – literally. This adventure of Costa Rican natural history – it’s exotic flora and fauna -- is highly recommended for any naturalist, young or old, who wants to experience first hand the pulse of the mangrove ecosystem and how it interacts with the international ecosystem. | |
 Let our world-class, highly trained, bilingual guides and naturalists steer you peacefully and comfortably in our high-tech, ultra-quiet estuary boats as the wildlife comes to you – sometimes right into the boat! Experience curious families of monkeys as they migrate across the mangrove ecosystem – which includes your boat – in search of food and adventure. And discover the secret ways different exotic trees of Costa Rica replenish the environment worldwide, yet sustain themselves for decades of growth. | |
 Wind through acres of a protected, pristine Costa Rican estuary as your experienced guides educate you on the secrets – both past and present – of the mangrove eco-structure so vital to Costa Rica and the world as well. And don’t forget to point out the caimans, sloths, crocodiles, stunning rainbow boas, white face monkeys, egrets, and so many more species of wildlife, as your boat leisurely winds its way through the mangrove channels along the gentle currents of the coastal tides. And finally, end your adventure with a relaxing yet rewarding meal in typical Costa Rican flavor at a local “hot spot” restaurant before you return to your Costa Rican residence. | |
Dolphin and Whale Watching
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This area of Costa Rica has some of the most biologically diverse wildlife on land and sea. Costa Rica’s warm waters are a breeding ground for many types of aquatic life. For whale and dolphin watching, excited travelers need to look only a stone’s throw away from Quepos. One of the best dolphin and whale watching sites are Drake Bay and Osa Peninsula. These waters are renowned for humpback whales, bottle-nosed dolphins, and sea-turtles. Drake Bay is also known for one of the longest season’s of humpback whales in the world. | |
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In Quepos, to see spotted bottlenose dolphins and humpback whales migrating through the region, book an excursion with Mar 1 Quepos Fishing during your stay. We partner with local professionals that keep conservation in mind and allow dolphins to approach your boat out of curiosity. | |
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 We strive to keep this philosophy in mind so dolphins and marine life will remain in their nature habitat. Through some tours it is possible to swim with the dolphins.
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Horseback Riding
This extraordinarily diverse region in the tropics is any horse and rider naturalist’s dream. For the uninitiated, viewing pristine nature safely on top of your mount can be a life altering experience. We recommend an off the beaten path back mountain adventure. Our locally guided trip offers exceptional service and an incredibly quiet half or full day ride into the Cerro Nara Mountains. | |
 This trip on horseback takes you into pure forest where you can view untouched nature from your saddle. This full day ride includes breakfast, lunch, and allows for relaxation time at a 350 ft waterfall and swimming at a clear natural pool.
Jet Skiing
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Enjoy a unique 2 hour excursion on Yamaha wave runners to see the sights around Manuel Antonio National Park. Jungle Coast Jet Ski and Snorkeling Tours has been in business for over 10 years. Current management has owned the company since November 2007. All of our Jet Skis are low emission because our company is always trying to preserve our precious environment. | |
 Our dingy will bring you from the Quepos Fishing pier to our platforms where we have the jet skis. Here your guide will give you a safety briefing and show you how to use the machines. On the platforms we have lockers where you may store your personal items. Each Jet Ski has a small dry compartment where you a can store small necessary items such as cameras. | |
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Kayaking
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Adventure tourist come to this region specifically for the thrilling water sports. Two nearby rivers, the Naranjo and Savegre, offer world class white water rapids and you can also push off your ocean kayak off of Manuel Antonio’s coastline. Guests can also opt in for the more relaxed Damas Island sanctuary tour. | |
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 This area has whatever you need to quench your adventure tour thirst.
We only recommend the safest and most experienced guides and The Mar 1 Quepos Sport Fishing specialists can help you gear your water sports adventure toward the most thrilling or the most pared down day trip. | |
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 If you love the water and boating, you should treat yourself to a great kayaking adventure in Costa Rica. Thanks to our close proximity to many activities, when you book your stay with you, you gain access to kayak tours that will be the journey of a lifetime!
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Plantation Tours
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Vanilla Spice Plantation, located in Quepos and Manuel Antonio, provides paradise for all of your senses. We showcase vanilla, cinnamon, cacao, allspice and black and white peppers all raised using the best practices for sustainable agriculture. | |
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 The tropical setting, heavenly aromas, samples of specially prepared home-grown varietals, and local spice shop are sure to titillate. Let us book your walking tour during your stay in Quepos.
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Rainforest Tours
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From the time you lift off the ground until you rappel to the forest floor, an expert explains all the trip highlights so you can revel in a real-time experience throughout your tropical nature journey.This unique activity is like none other you will experience. The light “foot print” it offers helps to aid in the preservation of the rainforest ecology while also providing an up-close experience of the abundance and beauty of the rainforest. This wonderful canopy adventure can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages. Suspension cables were designed specially by expert engineers in suspension mechanics. | |
Sailing Cruises
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 The Sunset cruise sets sail after dinner to provide the best chance at an off-shore view of the often-spectacular sunsets. Romance rides on the orange, pink, and purple hues—paradise found. In addition to these services, private charters, honeymoon nights on sea, or private trips to Isla De Cano or your personal favorite place are also available. | |
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Scuba Diving
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boat. You will never experience the feeling that there are more divers than fish! | |
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 We offer a number of different exciting dive trips both in Manuel Antonio and Isla del Caño. Please click on the links to the left for more information. We can cater private dive or snorkel charters and sunset cruises, please contact us for more information.
Dive Conditions and Visibility In the Quepos and Manuel Antonio area there is a high nutrient content in the water, this brings us an unbelievable amount of marine life. Though the visibility does vary it is normally in the region of 30 - 65 feet in the dry season (Dec - May) and 10 - 40 feet in the rainy season (June - November).
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Snorkeling
Quepos Fishing Discounts
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Whether you decide to rent equipment at the nearby Playa Biesanz or Playa Manuel Antonio for the day or take a boat out along the Manuel Antonio coastline snorkeling this region offers hordes of marine life for underwater exploration. Because Manuel Antonio and surrounding area land masses are shaped through plenty of volcanic activity, there are fun underwater volcanic formations, rocky coves, and coral reefs to explore!
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 Local species include:
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Parrotfish
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Triggerfish
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Butterflyfish
Off of the sores of Manuel Antonio lies perfect waters to snorkel. Experience the exotic marine life that hover by the surface of the water. Isla del Caño in Drake Bay is infamous for having a wide diversity of marine life | | | |
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Spa Services
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We believe in taking care of you. One of the best ways to do this is to treat yourself and sink into your rainforest retreat even more by adding spa services to your vacation package. For the best quality spa experience, we recommend Spa Uno located in Manuel Antonio. We believe in Spa Uno’s dedication to excellence in spa treatments and therapies. Spa Uno also produces Costa Rica’s first organic skin care line, Raw Botanicals. Quepos has a new Raw Botanicals shop on main street (on the road to Manuel Antonio) that carries several different Raw Botanicals skin care lines. | |
Surfing Tours
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If you’re into surfing, the gorgeous beaches and waves of the ocean is there for you! If you’re into kite surfing, wind surfing, or just riding the waves on a long surf board, you can do it, here in Costa Rica. Surfers flock to Costa Rica for exhilarating swells and the kick back lifestyle found in Pure Vida culture. The Central Pacific coastline offers two or three distinctive beaches for you to explore. | |
 These locations depend on what you’re searching for. There are swells nearby at Matapalo beach. This is an out-of-the way location. If you are looking for more of a spiritual surfing experience Matapalo is an excellent connection point. The surf can be a little inconsistent but it is a very special place to visit. Matapalo is not big on nightlife as the small beach front town is solar powered. What surfers will find if they trek here, where the rainforest meets the sand, is a unity and quietude with the ocean. | |
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White Water Rafting
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We offer two disctinct trips for white water rafting. For the adventursome beginner the Savegre River has tamer class III rapids. Paddle like you’ve never paddled before as you experienced the thrilling rush of this mountain canyon through the rainforest. Then as the rapids die down coast along this pristine river watching primary forest float by. Included in this day trip is waterfall and natural pool viewing surrounded by lush tropical flowers. | |
 For the more experienced rafter the nearby Naranjo River boasts class III and IV rapids. This day trip is a whirlwind tour through a plunging coastal mountain range, through the tropical rainforest, and then finishes at sea level as you pass local agricultural areas on the way. For the advanced rafter there is a wild and exciting pass through the Naranjo Canyon. | |
Zip Lining
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Sail high above the rainforest canopy and experience Manuel Antonio's most popular adventure sport: the canopy zip line. This exhilarating tour was actually invented in Costa Rica, and has since been featured on the Discovery Channel. This is an adventure for people of all ages and interests, and is certainly one of the highlights of Costa Rica. Mow Featuring 18 Platforms, 10 zip Lines, 2 repel lines, 1 suspention bridge and 1 Tarzan swing,butterfly farm and serpentarium.
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 Our company objective is to provide tourists a unique activity and ecological experience while at the same time helping to aid in the preservation of the world's endangered rainforest through direct financial support to conservation, education, and reforestation efforts. | | | |
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