Todays Tides
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
03:07 AM
Low Tide
09:39 AM
High Tide
03:54 PM
Low Tide
10:09 PM
High Tide
Local Weather
 80°F |
Todays Tides
Local Weather
80°F |
Coordinates
9°25’35”N | 84°10’22”W
VHF
Channels 69 & 16
Everyone entering Costa Rica requires a passport, with at least 6 months validity from date of entry. Citizens of Canada, the US and most European countries do not require visas. For a list of countries that require visa for entry, please contact the Costa Rican embassy in your country. Tourists are allowed either a 30 or 90 day stay in the country, depending on their country of origin. Canadian, American and most European citizens can stay for up to 90 days.
By boat you will arrive at the entrance channel of Marina Pez Vela via the following coordinates: 9°25’35”N, 84°10’22”W. Marina Pez Vela is designated as an official port of entry into Costa Rica however if you are cruising from the south you may clear into the country in the port of Golfito as well. Upon clearing you will be issued a 90 day Temporary Permit for your boat to navigate in Costa Rican waters. Our administrative team here at Marina Pez Vela will assist you in the clearing process into Costa Rica and help you to make your transition as convenient as possible. Click here to see a complete list of required information and documentation.
Many airlines from all over the world fly into Costa Rica’s main International airport, Juan Santamaria (SJO) located near the capital city of San Jose. Another international airport located in Liberia, in the north of the country, is becoming increasingly popular with international charter flights.
Two domestic airlines offer daily flights to Quepos. Both provide, for a small fee, an airport-transfer service to area hotels coordinated with their arrivals and departures.
Nature Air (www.natureair.com) Nature Air is located at the small Tobías Bolaños Airport, just 15 minutes from downtown San Jose, and approximately 20 minutes from the Juan Santamaria airport. The flight duration is under 30 minutes.
Sansa (www.flysansa.com) The Sansa terminal is conveniently located next to San José’s Juan Santamaría International Airport. The flight duration is under 30 minutes. If you have a short connection time, Sansa may be your best option as it arrives and departs very close to the International airport.
From San José, the easiest and most popular route to Quepos is highway 27. This is a toll road and will cost you less than $4 overall. After the toll booth, or “peaje”, at Orotina, take the next exit, towards Jaco and Quepos. Follow the Costanera Sur highway another 1.5 hours to get to Quepos.
If you’re coming from Guanacaste or any point north, take the Panamerican Highway to the Puntarenas turnoff and follow highway 27 east. You will take the exit to Jaco and Quepos and follow the Costanera Highway for another 1.5 hours to Quepos. It’s about a 4 1/2-hour drive to Marina Pez Vela from Liberia.
GPS units are available if renting a vehicle.
Buses leave the Plaza Viquez bus station in San Jose every couple of hours starting at 7:00 in the morning until 5:00 in the evening. Bus trips take between 3 ½ hours to 5½ hours depending if you take a direct bus or a “collective” bus which stops in at all the small coastal towns along the way.
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June 17, 2013 at 10:21 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Pesca Responsable's photo.
Nuestra invitación al Foro: La Pesquería de Atún en Costa Rica. Próximo 20 de junio en el Hotel Corobicí a las 2:30. ¿Ya confirmaron asistencia al correo pescaresponsable@fecop.org?
June 17, 2013 at 4:27 pm Marina Pez Vela added 4 new photos to the album Feria de la Gallina Criolla 2013.
Annual Chicken Festival in Silencio, Costa Rica. The town of Silencio is located 20 minutes south of Quepos, near the Savegre River. Silencio is an operating autonomous and agricultural co-op dedicated to the production of palm oil, grains, reforestation, cattle and protection of the surrounding ecology of the land. This annual festival promotes a source of income for the families living there and also is a great way to bring the town together and visitors from other regions. 700 free-range chickens and 150 pigs were raised for the sole purpose of providing food to the festival. The food was amazing and you can see in the pictures ladies making homemade tortillas, chorreadas and many other typical Costa Rican food items. We enjoyed tailgating and eating many of these items throughout the day! The kids had a blast as there were tons of things for them to do including riding horses, ziplining, riding a mechanical bull, a giant slip and slide, among others! There was also live music and a group that interpreted modern dance, something fairly innovative for this region where the local rythms of salsa, merengue and cumbia usually dominate the dance floor. A great festival put on by Coopesilencio!
June 16, 2013 at 1:06 am Annual Chicken Festival in Silencio, Costa Rica. The town of Silencio is located 20 minutes south of Quepos, near the Savegre River. Silencio is an operating autonomous and agricultural co-op dedicated to the production of palm oil, grains, reforestation, cattle and protection of the surrounding ecology of the land. This annual festival promotes a source of income for the families living there and also is a great way to bring the town together and visitors from other regions. 700 free-range chickens and 150 pigs were raised for the sole purpose of providing food to the festival. The food was amazing and you can see in the pictures ladies making homemade tortillas, chorreadas and many other typical Costa Rican food items. We enjoyed tailgating and eating many of these items throughout the day! The kids had a blast as there were tons of things for them to do including riding horses, ziplining, riding a mechanical bull, a giant slip and slide, among others! There was also live music and a group that interpreted modern dance, something fairly innovative for this region where the local rythms of salsa, merengue and cumbia usually dominate the dance floor. A great festival put on by Coopesilencio!
Annual Chicken Festival in Silencio, Costa Rica. The town of Silencio is located 20 minutes south of Quepos, near the Savegre River. Silencio is an operating autonomous and agricultural co-op dedicated to the production of palm oil, grains, reforestation, cattle and protection of the surrounding ecology of the land. This annual festival promotes a source of income for the families living there and also is a great way to bring the town together and visitors from other regions. 700 free-range chickens and 150 pigs were raised for the sole purpose of providing food to the festival. The food was amazing and you can see in the pictures ladies making homemade tortillas, chorreadas and many other typical Costa Rican food items. We enjoyed tailgating and eating many of these items throughout the day! The kids had a blast as there were tons of things for them to do including riding horses, ziplining, riding a mechanical bull, a giant slip and slide, among others! There was also live music and a group that interpreted modern dance, something fairly innovative for this region where the local rythms of salsa, merengue and cumbia usually dominate the dance floor. A great festival put on by Coopesilencio!
June 14, 2013 at 8:50 pm We invite you to "Feria de la Gallina Criolla"
Gallina Achiotada, chicken soup (sopa de gallina) and chicken soup with rice (gallina con arroz) are all part of the Feria de la Gallina Criolla 2013 on June 14, 15 and 16 in the rural community of Finca el Silencio, Quepos. The objective of the fair is to promote local tourism and raise funds for an animal rescue centre. The fair is organized by Coopesilencio, a local co-operative. Activities include a great soccer game by former Costa Rican players, face painting, music, dancers and chicken contests for the entire family. Finca el Silencio is located southeast of Quepos. By car from San José, take the Ruta 27 to the Costanera (Jacó exit), at Quepos take a left, heading east for some 35 km (heading towards Dominical) just past the Rio Saverge bridge, take a left and follow the road for 6 kilometres.
June 14, 2013 at 4:27 pm Great Fishing!! 10 Pacific Blue Marlin.......
On May 27th, Christian Hampl succesfully released, by IGFA rules, 10 Pacific Blue Marlin. Capt. Edgar Montero. Wireman: Capt. Bobby McGuinness Boat, "Kamila"...
Considera usted que ee necesitan recursos para la protecciones de los mares de Costa Rica?
http://wvw.elfinancierocr.com/ambiente/noticias/el-mar-necesita-recursos-economicos
June 10, 2013 at 9:10 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Guy Harvey's photo.
Isn't this just the PERFECT playground!
A swing hanging under a palm tree that is hanging out over the sea - the PERFECT Sunday afternoon playground! LIKE if you agree!
By: Guy Harvey
June 8, 2013 at 8:29 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Pesca Responsable's photo.
June 8, 2013 at 8:08 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Hook The Future's photo.
Hook the Future show from a Quepos Costa Rica shoot:
Not sure if you like roosterfish THIS much, but you'll love watching these guys reel them in, even smooch them! Right now on CSS- Comcast Sports South watch the latest episode of Hook The Future.
By: Hook The Future
June 7, 2013 at 4:11 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Visit Costa Rica - The Costa Rica Tourism Board's photo.
Where will you watch your Friday sunset today?
With each Share, you help us spread the gift of happiness around the world. Happy Friday!
June 5, 2013 at 4:44 pm Marina Pez Vela shared a link.
Pato Barraza invita a los costarricenses a sumarse a la agenda azul que FECOP pretende promover en Costa Rica.
"http://www.queposbillfishcup.com/" on their own link.
May 31, 2013 at 8:11 pm For the 2014 Billfish Tournament Series of Central America - a new location for leg 1 of the March Presidential Challenge of Central America will be Golfito - see you here first for the kick off event at the Quepos Billfish Cup in February!
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It's become one of the most talked-about destinations in sportfishing thanks to an incredible run of both marlin and sailfish: Golfito. Incredible fishing combined with the city's quaint, laid back charm combine to make this a terrific destination. The Presidential Challenge Conservation Series is t...
May 31, 2013 at 7:45 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Pesca Responsable's photo.
¡Queremos que pesquen una idea que queremos compartirles y que la trabajemos juntos! Mañana más detalles a partir de las 9:00 a.m.
Nos vemos por acá o en nuestra página web http://www.fecop.org
May 29, 2013 at 8:28 pm Businessmen, the Civil Aviation Technical Council (CETAC), and the Municipality of Aguirre are working on the possible expansion of the airfield of La Managua, Quepos to expand regional and even international air service - per today's La Nacion web news feed:
http://www.nacion.com/2013-05-29/ElPais/quepos-puja-por-convertir-pista-la-managua-en-un-aeropuerto.aspx
Quepos. Empresarios, el Consejo Técnico de Aviación Civil (Cetac) y la Municipalidad de Aguirre trabajan en la posible ampliación del aeródromo La Managua, Quepos, a fin de convertirlo en un aeropuerto regional e, incluso, internacional.
May 27, 2013 at 9:47 pm Marina Pez Vela shared Cámara de Comercio, Industria y Turismo de Aguirre's album: Cena de Gala - Aniversario Décimo Tercero del Guardacostas.
Cortesía de la Cámara de Comercio, Industria y Turismo de Aguirre.
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