Quepos Domestic Airport, North Puntarenas

Nature Air Airplane being directed

If you are looking for a way to experience the real Costa Rica, be sure to visit Quepos while you are in the country. This town is one of the absolute most popular smaller townships in all of Costa Rica. In addition to having plenty to do and see, the city of Quepos, Costa Rica offers a very different experience than the hustle and bustle of San Jose City. The small town is known for its gorgeous beaches with brilliant white sand, the amazing sportfishing opportunities, and its beautiful seaside environment. The town features many amazing seafood restaurants, giving you the opportunity to experience genuine, freshly-caught fish. Quepos was once deeply involved with Costa Rica’s enormous banana industry, but ever since its fall, the town relies on ecotourism instead. This means there is always plenty of sights for you to enjoy.

Getting to Quepos

Despite being a small town, Quepos is easy to get to. First of all, the Quepos domestic airport accommodates commercial and charter flights. SANSA and Nature Air offers domestic flights to the Quepos airport, which only take a quick 25 minutes when flying from San Jose. Because the town is so close to the country’s capital, it is not difficult to make the quick drive down as well. Despite feeling like a hidden gem of Costa Rica, it is not difficult at all to reach the quaint, little colonial town of Quepos. Once you arrive, most of the local hotels have free shuttle service to and from the airport. Remember that Quepos is one of the most popular destinations in Costa Rica, so you should always confirm your ticket in advance, especially during high season. Flights are commonly booked solid for weeks at a time.

The Sights of Quepos

Once you arrive in Quepos, there is so much to see. As a coastal village, one of the most famous sights is the beach. If you have an image in your head of untouched and remote beaches in the most beautiful tropical destination in the world, Quepos may be the location for you to make that vision a reality. The entire landscape around Quepos, however, is gorgeous and pristine. The entire area is overflowing with natural beauty which you can take in while exploring.

Map of the Area

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Experience the Best Sportfishing in Costa Rica

There is a reason Quepos is famous for its seafood. The small town is one of, if not the best locations in the entire world to experience sportfishing. It is possible to fish off the shore or inshore with many different tour options. There are many charter companies you can choose from, each promising a different kind of Costa Rica sportfishing experience. Additionally, it is possible to try your hand at fly fishing while in Quepos. If you are a beginner fisher, there are also bilingual tours which may help you get started. Of course, the real appeal is for fishing enthusiasts. The fishing in this area of the world is amazing. With tours taking you over the breeding hotspots for fish, you can find some amazing catches which you might never have thought possible, such as marlin, sailfish, amberjack, wahoo, snapper, dorado, yellow fin, big eye tuna, and roosterfish. The Marina Pez Vela offers incredible opportunities to experience the best fishing possible.

Nearby Outdoor Adventures

Finally, no trip to Quepos is complete without visiting the Manuel Antonio National Park, which is only seven kilometers south of the town. It features prime examples of the country’s natural plants and animals in their natural habitat. While protecting them, the park allows scientists to study the wildlife up close and learn more about the wonderful natural world of Costa Rica.