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Liberia, Costa Rica

Fishing Charters near Liberia

Liberia is the airport, not a beach. A dinghy takes you out to the boat from your hotel beach on the coast.

Some of our boats near Liberia

More of our boats can come here too. Ask us about any of them. Prices are for the whole boat.

  • La Pola sport fishing charter Papagayo Costa Rica

    La Pola

    Mako 24ft · single 225hp Yamaha

    Inshore fishing · Roosterfish

    Toilet
    From $500 / 4hrs
    Capacity Up to 3 people
    Request this boat
  • Tuna Fish sport fishing charter Papagayo Costa Rica

    Tuna Fish

    Phoenix 31ft · 425hp Cummins

    Inshore & offshore · Versatile

    Toilet
    From $900 / 4hrs
    Capacity Up to 4 people
    Request this boat
  • Mamacita Rica sport fishing charter Papagayo Costa Rica

    Mamacita Rica

    Ocean Yacht 50ft · twin brand-new Cummins

    Luxury offshore fishing · Corporate groups

    Toilet A/C
    From $2050 / 4hrs
    Capacity Up to 8 people
    Request this boat
  • Guests eating lunch at a table on the sand on a Fishing + Beach BBQ tourTours

    A day on the beaches

    • Beach DaySnorkel, caves and a beach BBQ.
    • Fishing + Beach BBQFish the morning, lunch on the sand.
    See the tours

Where the boat meets you

Liberia is where most guests land, and it is inland, so no boat leaves from it. By road from the airport it is about 30 minutes to Playa Hermosa, 40 minutes to Playas del Coco, 1 hour to Playa Flamingo or Playa Conchal, 1 hour 10 minutes to Tamarindo and 2 hours to Samara. The boat waits about 100 m off the beach at your hotel, and a dinghy brings you out to it. These are the beaches we pick up from:

Start time
Boats typically leave at 7:30 a.m., but the start time is flexible.
By road
Where a boat cannot reach you, we arrange ground transport to it.
Our passenger van for ground transport, parked by the sea in Guanacaste

Choose your trip length

4 hours

A half day. Enough for the inshore water: roosterfish, snapper and the rocky points.

6 hours

More range. A longer inshore day, or a run out to the offshore grounds.

8 hours

The full day offshore, for sailfish, marlin, dorado and tuna.

Every boat, with its own rates for each length, is on the Fleet page.

Inshore and offshore near Liberia

An inshore catch near the rocky coast of the Gulf of Papagayo

Inshore

Close to the coast, along the rocky points and reefs. Calmer water, and a good first day.

What you can catch

  • Roosterfish · catch and release
Inshore charters
Offshore fishing on open water off Guanacaste

Offshore

Out past the coast to deep water, for the big game.

What you can catch

  • Sailfish · catch and release
  • Marlin · catch and release
  • Dorado
  • Yellowfin tuna
Offshore charters

What bites changes month by month. See the species page.

Questions

Where do you pick me up near Liberia?

The boat waits about 100 m off the beach nearest your hotel, and a dinghy brings you out to it. Where a boat cannot reach you, we arrange ground transport to it.

What time do trips start?

Boats typically leave at 7:30 a.m., but the start time is flexible. We agree it with you when you book.

How long are the trips?

You can book 4, 6 or 8 hours. A shorter trip suits the inshore water; the full day is for offshore.

Can I fish inshore and offshore?

Yes. Inshore stays near the coast and the rocky points. Offshore runs out to deep water for billfish, dorado and tuna.

Do I need fishing experience?

No. The captain and crew set everything up and show you what to do, so beginners and families are welcome.

Do I need a fishing license?

Yes. Costa Rica requires one by law for every angler. It is not part of the charter price. You buy it before the trip, online from INCOPESCA. Feel free to ask, we can provide guidance. Apply for the license

How do I book?

Call or text us with your dates, how many of you there are, and where you are staying.

Liberia, Costa Rica

Tell us where you are staying

Send us your dates and how many of you there are. We come back with the boats that fit, and what the day costs.

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