Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica


The Osa Peninsula is one of the most biologically intense places on our planet. It is the "Last Great Peninsula", truly untouched by the ravages of civilization. Here you will find the ancient rainforest with over 350 species of birds, 115 species of reptiles, 750 species of trees and 10,000 species of insects...along with the fantastic 100,000 acre Corcovado National Park. Puerto Jimenez is located on the shores of the Golfo Dulce on the Osa Penninsula. The area has some of the most beautiful coastline in the world. These pristine beaches are beyond perfect for swimming, boogie boarding, and enjoying the surf...the warm tropical water isn't too bad either.

Costa Rica has an enticing offshore fishery, with many species including sailfish, marlin, yellow-fin tuna and dorado. The billfish are the draw to most anglers because of the impressive fight of the sailfish and marlin from the surface take behind the boat combined with the acrobatic show. The catch and release policy of the captains helps maintain the fishing in this area. You will be on the water fishing by 6:30 a.m. and generally run out about 40-60 minutes depending on the time of year before you reach the prime fishing water.
The crew uses an effective method of teasing with lures and bait to raise the billfish. Sailfish are raised more often than marlin or other species, and are definitely a fun fly rod fish. If you haven't experienced the fight of a sailfish, you certainly must. The average size of the sailfish is 65-90 lbs, and can reach about 150 lbs. Marlin do rise occasionally to the fly, although they are much more difficult to land due to their incredible speed and abrasive bill.

Puerto Jimenez has an added bonus of several inshore species as well as the coveted billfish. The area provides full access to inshore species within a short distance of the pier and the blue water.
Fly rod species that are the most popular are jack crevalle, blue trevally and roosterfish, but add to that snapper, grouper, and blue runners and you have exciting inshore fishing in addition to the amazing offshore fishing. For a little added fun, try some live bait fishing on light tackle to really see what Puerto Jimenez has to offer for inshore fishing.

The lodging is located a 7 minute drive from the pier. In the midst of this spectacular setting, The Pearl of the Osa Beach Resort rests on the most beautiful beach on the Osa Penninsula. 'The Pearl' offers great affordable lodging, excellent food, and an empty six-mile stretch of sandy beach that is by far and away the most beautiful on the Osa (great for swimming and boogie-boarding). The restaurant at 'The Pearl' is locally known as the MonoChingo (Naked Monkey) Bar and Grill which offers great food and drink.
So when you are not fishing, hang out in a hammock, gaze at the ocean and listen to the endless crashing of the waves, hear the scarlet macaws call overhead, while sipping on your icy Pina Colada.

Clothing and equipment checklist -- Tropical

We highly recommend an emergency evacuation membership for this trip. It costs well over $100,000 to be air lifted to a safe US hospital from many parts of the world. These services will not be covered by general travel insurance or medical insurance. We use GLOBAL RESCUE.

Pricing:

$3395.00	7 night lodging/5 days fishing package Includes: 2 nights lodging in San Jose(arriving and departing), roundtrip airfare San Jose to Puerto Jimenez and back, 5 nights lodging at Pearl of the Osa, all meals at lodge, all guided fishing.
	Shorter and longer stays are available, contact us for pricing.

Species	Season/(Best)	Location
Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado	January - Sept., December	Offshore
Snook	June-Sept., December	Inshore
Roosterfish	January - Sept., December	Inshore
Blue Trevally	January - Sept., December	Inshore