COSTA RICA TARPON FISHING MANZANILLO
When Columbus discovered Costa Rica, he landed just a few miles from a secret Costa Rica tarpon fishing spot. Well, not totally secret. But almost---until now.
On your Costa Rica vacation, check out Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Reserve along the southern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, nearly at the Panama border. From May to October, sea turtles come ashore its beaches and year round tarpon are found in both sea and fresh water rivers. Some days are better than others, of course, but fishermen have reported hooking up to 60 in a day! So, if you're a serious fisher, come to these waters when you travel Costa Rica.

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This is an extraordinary place. There are miles and miles of deserted beaches, some of the prettiest in Costa Rica.Great beaches. Some world-famous
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You’ll findCrystal clear waters perfect for swimming, diving (you can rent equipment and even get PADI certified) and snorkeling (Costa Rica’s largest coral reefs are here) Horseback riding, sea or river kayaking Monkeys, sloths, colorful birds (350 species) Crocodiles and Manatees The rare and recently discovered Tucuxi Porpoise that lives in only one river in Costa Rica (it’s found in the Amazon river, too) Sea turtle nesting sites (four species) and Tarpon and snook. Lots of them. In the sea, in the many lagoons. Very little Costa Rica fishing pressure. But when they're here, lots of fish!
When's the Best Time to Come?

Fishing is good year-round here but the best months for Costa Rica tarpon fishing tend to be March, April, May and September through October.And you may also be able to view sea turtles nesting. Depending upon the species and beach, you might see them anytime from March through September.
Recommended Costa Rica Beach Hotel

Of course, you can't spend 24 hours a day tarpon fishing so I recommend staying at the nice little Costa Rica beach hotel in nearby Puerto Viejo called
La Perla Negra.
Getting to Gandoca-Manzanillo
Unlike roadless Tortuguero Park to the north, there are good roads so the southern Caribbean coast is easily reached by car or bus.Just go to Limon (on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast) and head south. Keep going until the road ends! And when you visit the Caribbean be sure to see one of Costa Rica's Seven Wonders. Click to get a quick tour of
Tortuguero National Park.
500 years after Columbus discovered the “Rich Coast” you can now discover world-class Costa Rica tarpon fishing. . . and so much more. On your Costa Rica vacation. It'll be your secret. . .and mine.
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