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40.51m • Cantiere Delle Marche • 12 guests • $230,000/pw
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55m • Amels • 12 guests • $325,000/pw
Fly into Golfito airport and then short transfer to the marina where you will join your yacht and head straight out into the Golfo Duce. The areas in and around the Golfo Dulce (Sweet Gulf) have several ecosystems, some of which contain flora unique to the area. Near the Corcovado national Park are the Golfo Dulce Forest and the Reserve Piedras Blancas National Park, the latter perfect for seeing tropical birds and the former home to monkeys, jaguars and coatis. The all-year rainfall supports all sorts of flora and fauna.
Spend another day exploring these bays and all they have to offer. The Golfo is an excellent destination for inshore fishermen who can cast their lines for barracuda, jack, roosterfish snapper, mackerel, pompano and grouper. Serious game fishermen will go out a bit and go after dorado, marlin, wahoo and yellowfin. Be sure to make use of a local guide if you visit the national parks as some of the wildlife may not be of a type which you encounter very often. Kayaking may be preferable to swimming in and near the Golfo as some of the sea creatures may see you as a tasty meal.
Puerto Jiminez has become a hub for tourists at Corcovado National Park. Hiking in and around the town will be a memorable tour in itself. Along the waterfront, you may see dolphins, whales, and turtles, while a short distance away, there may well be macaws, parrots, monkeys, squirrels, and perhaps even a crocodile or two. If not getting around on foot, cycling is a good next-best.
If you fish inshore, you may catch grouper, jacks, roosterfish, snooker, or one of several types of snapper. Offshore fishermen can go after mahi-mahi, marlin, sailfish, and tuna. The town has several restaurants serving a variety of mainly local and Latin food, and there is also some good night entertainment.
Not a place for the tourist who wants to be pampered, Bahia Drake, or Drake bay as it is also known, is for the adventurous traveller. For a start, there is no dock and a wet landing is guaranteed. With its rocky coastline, there are some really magnificent white beaches. For snorkelling and diving, visit Cano Island where you will also encounter whales, dolphins and sea turtles. In the nearby Parque Nacional Corcovado, you will see howler monkeys and vividly coloured macaws, both very loud creatures. A camera is essential. As you would expect, fishing in the bay is very good.
The Isla del Cano is one of the prime destinations in Drake Bay (Bahia Drake) with most of its attractions being beneath the surface of the sea. Access to the island itself is limited to one hundred people at a time, with one session in the morning and another in the afternoon. Once you’re on the island itself, there are many restrictions designed to ensure that it maintains its pristine condition.
The number of divers is also limited but any wait is well worth it. Being in a nature reserve, fishing is prohibited as is removal of any other flora or fauna on or around the island. When you are diving, you are likely to see a selection of barracudas, dolphins, humpback whales, moray eels, rays, sea turtles, sharks, tuna, and other aquatic species. Cano is a place where a camera is essential for taking photographs above and below the waterline.
The Corcovado National Park is one of the most impressive wildlife viewing spots in the whole of Costa Rica and a beautiful swathe of pure rainforest that earns the name ‘the most biologically intense place on earth’. For charter guests wanting to see everything from macaws to monkeys, a visit to the Sirena Ranger Station is a must. Brimming with rustic charm, this little airstrip and collection of cabins and buildings with a huge and wildly romantic wrap-around porch is the perfect place for rocking in a chair and admiring the chattering spider monkeys and tapirs. There are endless hikes to choose from that criss-cross through the virginal rainforest with cooling hues and exotic animal cries. With over 140 different mammals and 370 different species of birds, you cannot help but be enchanted by this ethereal canopied world.
An overnight motor and you will wake up in Playa Herradura, which gets its name from the horseshoe shape of the bay, is regarded as the sport fishing capital of Costa Rica and has the largest fleet of fishing boats for hire. Dorado and tuna are caught frequently. Other water sports include surfing, parasailing, kayaking and jet-skiing.
The Manuel Antonio national Park and the Carara National Park are great for nature lovers and offer plenty if opportunities for birdwatchers who will be thrilled by the sight of scarlet macaws and Toucans as well as sloths and monkeys. The mangroves are home to crocodiles and water birds. As in other parts of the country, the more adventurous tourist is well catered for with horse riding and white water rafting, 4WD tours and safaris.
Restaurants provide food based on cuisines from all over the world and you are bound to get what you want.
Caldera is an incredibly scenic destination located right off the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. With its crystal clear waters and dramatic cliffs, the region provides a stunning backdrop for an unforgettable yachting experience. Boaters will appreciate the abundance of sheltered coves and bays perfect for mooring and taking in the local scenery. Along the coast, guests can take part in a variety of activities, such as swimming, kayaking, fishing, exploring nearby islands, and watching the vibrant marine life. Inland, you can find hiking trails, natural hot springs, and rainforest wildlife. All of these attractions make the region an ideal place for a luxury yachting holiday.
A trip to Chira Island will probably result in you spending most of your time fishing or exploring the island by cycle or on foot. Each year in June and July there are cycle and running races around the island. Tourism is on the increase with cultural tours and tours around the mangrove swamps becoming more popular. The salt pans provide a good backdrop for photographing spoonbills and other waders.
The Islas are in fact two islands, Tolinga and Alcatraz. Snorkelling is the most popular activity at the islands and you may be fortunate and encounter rays and dolphins. On occasion, whales may also be seen. It is the ideal spot to enjoy some kayaking and jet-skiing.
If you just want to laze on the beach and be entranced by the beauty of the sea and palms, this is the place for you. Spider monkeys abound and they will present good photo opportunities as they are naturally curious. Fishing around the islands is good and you may hook a tuna or jack or something smaller.
Part of the Puntarenas Province, San Lucas Island was once an infamous prison but is now a National Park which has a good variety of wildlife such as several species of bat, deer, howler monkeys, pheasants, spiders and snakes. Surrounding waters are home to hammerhead sharks, rays, and turtles. Assisting the rangers and helping to increase the island’s attraction to tourists are volunteers belonging to Raleigh International who deserve every encouragement.
40.51m • Cantiere Delle Marche • 12 guests • $230,000/pw
55m • Amels • 12 guests • $325,000/pw
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