Offshore Nosara
Starting at $2450
In the course of business I travel all over the Americas visiting new angling destinations and revisiting others. In March of 2007, I began to look around to buy a winter vacation house. After going through all of the memories, maps and the opinions of others I wound up buying a beach house on Playa Pelada in Nosara on Costa Rica’s Pacific Ocean side.
There are many reasons why I bought this house. The biggest is location. The house sits right on the very edge of the ocean. Second, Ecological Preservation: Nosara has 200 acres set aside for wildlife. No one can build more than two stories high. No one can build within 200 meters of the high tide line and the list goes on. It all adds up to one thing, no mass developments. Nosara is the Carmel of Costa Rica with all the Howler Monkeys, exotic birds, and other tropical critters to go with it.
The third reason is the fishing in the area. With no resorts around and little if any local fishermen, the water just outside your window are teaming with, Yellow fin-Tuna, Marlin, Sailfish, Rooster Fish, Grouper, Dorado, Wahoo and more.
After owning the place for a year I have finally put together a fantastic package for the angler who wants a beautiful beach front vacation for his family yet the 06:30 front door pick up to go off shore for the day and at a cost that has some of the lodges I represent fuming. They’ll get over it.
Dave Caywood/ April 2008Offshore Action, Private Beach House Comfort, Great Price
Costa Rica’s Pacific coast has long enjoyed a sterling reputation for superb off shore and inshore fishing. This is by no accident. Just off the shore on the Pacific side the water gets real deep real fast. You do not have the three hour sprint to get to deep water for it is just outside the mooring where the lines go out. Because drop off there is a great abundance of bait fish that are stopped by the steep incline of the ocean floor topography. Right behind the bait fish, you guessed it, the big boys the Tuna. With the Tuna come the many Marin and there is a year round school of Sailfish. Throw in a catch and release policy, except tuna and you can see why Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast is one of the top 10 destinations for off shore action.
Nosara is a closely controlled community of expatriates from The US, Canada, and Europe. They have formed an association to protect the area from the kind of development that has ruined other communities up and down the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Here you will not find any buildings on the beach, just jungle, like it is supposed to be. The result is that the natural wildlife of the area live in close proximity with the monkeys, birds and a host of other exotic creatures. This is one of the few places in the world where the wild monkeys do not run from you.
If you are looking for the best in off shore angling, and a breach front house with your own private chef at a very reasonable all inclusive price this is it.
Offshore Nosara* 2008/09 Season
7 nights, breakfast & dinner, private chef, 3 full fishing days with lunch
Two People $2450 each
Three People $2040 each
Four People$1840 each
7 nights, breakfast & dinner, private chef, 5 full fishing days with lunch
Two People $3050 each
Three People $2440 each
Four People$2140 each
For each non angling person add $100 per person per night to the rates above. Limit 6 people total.
Included in the Price Lodging in a beach house, Breakfast and dinner prepared by chef each day, Lunch on the boat, all soft drinks, fishing license, tackle, bait, boat with crew, transportation to and from the boat, daily maid service.
Not Included in the priceTransportation to Costa Rica, Transportation to Nosara, Alcohol, airport taxes, lunch for non anglers, Gratuities for boat crew and house staff, and items of a personal nature
Note:It is highly recommended that you fly into Liberia, Costa Rica and rent a vehicle for the 2.5 hour drive to Nosara. Transportation can be arranged in advance for an additional fee from Liberia or San Jose. Vehicles can be rented in Nosara and there is commercial service from San Jose to Nosara.
Deposit Required for Offshore Nosara
A $500 per person deposit is required to initiate a reservation at Off Shore Nosara. Final payments are due 60 days prior to departure. A reservation is not confirmed until deposits are received.
Offshore Nosara Season
The fishing is good year round with November-February being the best for Marlin and Wahoo. Sailfish, Rooster fish and Tuna are in abundance year round. Because of heavy rain, the boat does not go out during the months of September and October.
Offshore Nosara Travel Logistics
Numerous gateway cities in the United States to Liberia. Please arrive in time to allow for the 2.5 hour drive to Nosara in order to arrive before dark.
Offshore Nosara Capacity
4 anglers. 6 people in total. Larger groups can be accommodated for.
The Accommodations at Offshore Nosara
The house was built in 2006 and sits at the base of the 200 meter limit of the high tide mark on Playa Pelada. The house has two stories, is fully air conditioned, with each of the two master bedrooms having its own private bath and balcony. The larger of the two bedrooms has a bunk bed. All linins and towels are provided. The house is located in the very north corner of the section of Nosara referred to as Playa Pelada and sits at the end of a very secluded road. An agent of Worldwide Angling will meet you at the Gilded Iguana restaurant and escort you to the house and answer any question you might have. The house has a telephone should you need to contact the agent.For more information about the house and the area you may want to visit the house's website: www.casadememphis.com
The Meals at Offshore Nosara
The meals are both local and international. You set your menu the first night and every effort will be made by the staff to accommodate your request. Your catch of the day can be served up any way you want. Soft drinks and mixers will be provided. Wine and spirit can be provided at prevailing rate if we have advance notice.
The Fishing at Offshore Nosara
Anglers are afforded several angling opportunities upon arriving in Nosara. First you will be picked up at the front door at 06:30 after a traditional Costa Rican breakfast and driven by your captain to the port of Garza, 10 minutes away. While in route he will go over the options for the day. When you arrive in Garza the mate will take everyone out to the Sol de Oro, a 25 foot center console, fully equip vessel well suited for the water outside the port of Garza.
Most likely you will stop off at the reef right outside the port and pick up some Yellow Tail Tuna using top water plugs. After catching enough Tuna for the whole town of Nosara you will throw out the teasers and troll for Marlin and Sailfish. Or if you want stay at the reef and try your luck at catching a big roosterfish. One is usually enough as they put up a tremendous fight. The boat is yours and so is the day. Just speck up and the crew will make it happen/
The Non Angler at Offshore Nosara
Nosara is the perfect place for non angler among the many options, lounging out by a beautiful swimming pool with a Jacuzzi, Take a tour of the Lagarta wildlife preserve. Go on the zip line tour through the mountains above Nosara, take a kayak tour of the Nosara River and there is always the Pacific Ocean right outside the gate with all the white sand in the world. You can surf and/or take a surfing lesson and there is horse back riding as well as a place to rent ATV so you can take off on your own or go on a guided tour with some others. Speak up and our agent will point you in the right direction.
The Weather at Offshore Nosara
The rains of September and October empty the area of people as many of the residents return to their native homes but everyone returns in November when the weather dries up. November and December are very consistent with sun in the day and a refreshing rain shower in the late afternoon. Beginning in January through to May the sun is out most of the day with some rain. June to September is much like November with plenty of sun and just enough rain to keep things green.
Offshore Nosara Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Liberia. Your rental SUV will be waiting for you after you clear customs. After filling out the paperwork, you have a pleasant two hour and a half drive to Nosara. You will be wise to arrive before dark as the last 40 kilometers need to be driven with the sun up and your speed slow! You will be met at the Gilded Iguana Bar and Restaurant by a WWA representative and taken to the beach house where you will meet you chef and her assistant. You will need to arrive in Nosara no later than19:00.
Fishing Days:Early the next morning you will awake to the smell of coffee and down stairs waits a traditional Costa Rican Breakfast. If there is any thing you want just speak up. At 06:30 your captain or one of his staff will pick you up at the front door for the 10 minute drive to the port of Garza where you will be heading out the pass almost as soon as you arrive. You will arrive back in the Port of Garza at 16:00 where you and your catch of the day will be taken back to the house and you catch prepared to your satisfaction.
Non Fishing Days: Simply tell your chef what time you want to awaken and your breakfast prepared and that will set the schedule for the day. Afterwards the day is yours and the opportunities unlimited.
Final Day: Sleep in a bit and pack. Don’t worry about the house all of the cleaning will be taken care of by the staff. Safe travels and come back soon.
Trip Cancellation and Travel Insurance Recommendation
Travel, especially foreign travel, unfortunately has some unusual aspects that need to be addressed. Issues such as lost baggage, missed flights and medical concerns are often over looked until an untimely event happens. You or your traveling partner may need protection from trip cancellation due to events at home such as illness of you or your travel companion, illness while away from home, as well as a host of other travel nightmares. Worldwide Angling strongly recommends all parties obtain trip insurance right after booking a trip abroad. We obtain our own travel insurance with Travelex, a well established, highly recommended, travel insurance company and we recommend it to all of our clients. Travelex specializes in insuring the foreign traveler to far away and remote places. Once a trip is booked with Worldwide Angling, you will receive from us an application for Travelex travel insurance. The cost is quite reasonable, less than $60 per $1000 in most cases. Please review your insurance needs to see if Travelex is for you.
