Caribbean - Costa Rica

Costa Rica fishing is world renown on the rivers, lagoons and coastline of the Caribbean. Tarpon is the primary target with daily offshore and lagoon charters complimented with small tackle species under the shade of the rainforest canopy.

FISHING:  For anglers on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, Tarpon (megalops atlanticus) is the primary target.  Nothing can quite compare to 100 pounds of pure muscle leaping from the water, making you and your drag scream!  The battleground for this fishing adventure is both the ocean via comfortable offshore boats and within the jungle lagoons on flat bottom john boats.

Catch and release fishing for all Tarpon, after a quick snapshot these creatures are free to fight again. Most are caught with conventional tackle but on occasion the fly fishing opportunity will present itself. The itineraries are optimized so that every angler gets the trip that he's looking for.   The silver king is complimented with small tackle river species in the afternoon shade of the rainforest canopy.  In this amazing jungle environment, you never know if the next hook up will be a ferocious guapote or a giant tarpon cruising the lagoons.  Angling starts at 6:00 AM and can continue into the evening with Surfcasting for those who can’t get enough.  Many other fish are available such as Tuna, Wahoo, Permit and Jacks from our offshore boats. Species such as the snook above and the snapper left, make excellent table fare.

SEASON:  Tarpon are resident all year, but best months are February to April, and October and November.

RATES:  2003 Sport fishing Package Rates

Caribbean Tarpon; 6 Day, 7 Night (Saturday Start) $2,395
Caribbean Tarpon; 4 Day, 3 Night $1,595
Caribbean Tarpon; 3 Day, 2 Night $1,195
Tarpon and Pacific Bill Fish; 8 Day, 9 Night $3,495

ACCOMMODATIONS AND CAPACITY:   Specializing in intimate groups of 6 to 10, The New Jungle Tarpon Lodge is one of Costa Rica's most deluxe and unique Caribbean Jungle Adventures.  Nestled in a very special 100 acre paradise that is bounded by the Parismina River lagoon and the Caribbean Sea, turtles nest on our beach, monkeys and birds fill the tree top canopy and fresh and saltwater fish surround our Island hideaway near the entrance to the Tortuguerro National Park.  Large rooms, fully tiled floors and bathrooms, open beam ceilings and Almendro wood throughout, you'll find elegance in the Jungle.

INCLUSIONS: Accommodations, fishing, all meals, etc.

EXCLUSIONS: Gratuities, telephone calls, items of a personal nature, etc.

HOW TO GET THERE: International flight to San Jose (SJO), Costa Rica.

Travel Adventures will be happy to assist with all of your travel arrangements to any of our destinations, including air, extended stays, sightseeing tours, other "stops in route", shuttles, airport transfers, rental cars, etc.

OWNER:  Laurence John

For more information call us toll free at 1-888-838-5020 or email adventures@travela.com.