Los Sueños Marina at Playa Herradura is the closest world-class sportfishing to San José, roughly ninety minutes from the international airport, which makes it the practical choice for a short trip or a first day in country. It is also the home of the Signature Triple Crown, the tournament series that draws the biggest boats in Central America.
We track 4 operations here. The fleet skews large and well equipped, and the marina itself has the restaurants, fuel, and services that make a fishing day easy with a non-fishing partner along.
Blue Marlin Sportfishing books a range of charter boats out of Los Sueños Marina, from mid-size sportfishers to offshore vessels over 40 feet. Charters target blue marlin, sailfish, dorado, and roosterfish on both offshore and inshore trips. Boats come with bilingual crews and tournament-grade tackle.
Owner-run sportfishing charter operating from Playa Herradura near Los Sueños Marina, about 4 km north of Jacó. Trips run on a 35-foot express boat with air conditioning, a private bathroom and a full galley, seating up to 6 anglers. They target offshore species like marlin, sailfish, mahi-mahi and tuna, plus inshore roosterfish and snapper.
Captain Tom Carton runs big game charters from Los Sueños Marina aboard My Girls, a 43 foot custom convertible, and a second boat, DreamWork. Offshore trips target marlin, sailfish, mahi mahi, and tuna, with inshore options for roosterfish. The operation has run charters in the Herradura and Jacó area for more than 33 years.
Maverick runs a fleet of custom cold-molded sportfishers based at Los Sueños Marina, ranging from 36 to 50 feet, including the well-known Fly Boats such as Spanish Fly and Super Fly. Captains and bilingual crews target sailfish, marlin, dorado, yellowfin tuna, and roosterfish on offshore and inshore charters. The company also builds its own custom sportfishing yachts.
Before you book, one honest note. Prices, departure times, and what is included move with the season here. Boats come out of the water for maintenance and operators adjust rates without telling anyone first. The details on this page are what we last confirmed with the operator, and we go back and check them, but your booking is with them and their confirmation is the final word. If a detail matters to your trip, ask us before you book and we will confirm it directly rather than guess.
About ninety minutes from Juan Santamaría in San José, which is why it works well as a first or last day rather than a long drive south.
Different, not better. Los Sueños is closer to the airport with a bigger tournament fleet. Quepos is closer to Manuel Antonio and has more boats to choose from. If you are already staying in Manuel Antonio, fish Quepos.
Yes, and the marina is set up for it, with restaurants and a resort right there. Tell us and we will pick a boat with the shade and the space for it.
We know these captains. Send your dates, group size, and what you want to catch, and we will come back with the right boat and a confirmed rate.
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