Fishing

Fishing charter boats go out 24 to 64 km (15 to 40 miles) seeking yellowfin tuna, mahimahi, grouper, and red snapper close in, and sailfish, marlin, and roosterfish offshore (beyond 64 km [40 miles]).

Blue Marlin Sportfishing. This downtown fishing-charter office has eight boats to choose from, ranging from a 30-foot boat for close-in fishing ($430 for a half day) to larger boats that go out to sea for a full day offshore ($1,750). Prices are for four to five fishers. Main street, south of police station, Playas del Coco, Guanacaste. 6002–0720. From $430.