Category: Fishing Tour

Sportfishing childrens workshop

IGFA

Children’s Workshop on Good Practices for Sportfishing Held Successfully in Paquera

This past Saturday, June 7th 2025, a successful children’s workshop on Good Practices for Sportfishing was held here in Paquera, organized by the local youth association (Asociación de Desarrollo Específico de Juventud en Paquera -ADEJ) in collabor

ation with Isla Chiquita, FECOP (Costa Rican Federation of Fishing), and the international Passport to Fishing program from the IGFA (International Game Fish Association) — an educational initiative that has benefited more than 100,000 children worldwide.

For the last two years, we at Bahia Rica Adventures has been actively involved as members of the Youth Association and we are delighted to be part of the organizing teams of events like this one.

Sport fishing workshop for kids

The event brought together 35 boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 14, including 10 girls, who throughout the day learned in a fun and hands-

on way about assembling rods and reels, tying fishing knots, identifying marine species, and the importance of responsible fishing through the catch-and-release technique.

The workshop was made possible thanks to FECOP’s partnership with Isla Chiquita and the valuable support from us here at Bahía Rica, both of which contributed four experienced sportfishing captains, who, together with representatives from FECOP, guided the children through various educational stations.

In addition to the training activities, the children enjoyed tasty snacks courtesy of Tortuga Vida Boutique Hotel, and a delicious lunch provided by Isla Chiquita. At the end of the day, each participant received their official IGFA Fishing Passport and a diploma, as recognition for their participation and effort.

Activities like this one, promoted by the Asociación de Desarrollo Específico de Juventud en Paquera (ADEJ), not only foster learning but also raise environmental awareness and encourage respect for our marine resources, planting a seed of sustainability in the new generations of the Paquera community.

We are already in the preparation phases of the next events:

  • Local fishing tournament for children
  • Workshop on Good practices for catch and release for captains and crew
  • Women’s Nautical School – promoting labor inclusion for women in the sport fishing field.

Our Island Houses

Isla Cedros

More Accommodation Options at Bahía Rica Adventures!

 

We’re excited to share that we now have even more unique accommodations for you to enjoy! In addition to our main lodge, we now offer three island houses on Isla Cedros, just a quick five-minute boat ride away.

 

Perched atop a hill, these cozy, newly renovated houses boast stunning ocean views on both sides. Surrounded by lush tropical greenery, the vibe here is relaxed, authentic, and quintessentially Costa Rican. Your only neighbors will be friendly local fishermen, adding to the charm of this serene island escape.

 

Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, these island houses provide a peaceful retreat while keeping you close to all the exciting activities Bahía Rica has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, our new accommodations on Isla Cedros are ready to welcome you.

 

Come and experience the beauty and tranquility of island living with Bahía Rica Adventures!

 

CASA CEDROS – 2 bedrooms (sleeps up to 8 persons) – $160 per night

CASITA SIRENA – 2 bedrooms (sleeps up to 6 persons) – $130 per night

CABINA MARIPOSA – 1 bedroom (sleeps up to 4 persons) – $100 per night

* Minimum 2 nights stayCasa Cedros

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a detailed description of each house, click here: https://www.bahiarica.com/ourlodge

Promotion prices Green Season 2020

Bahia Rica Adventures

We are excited to carefully open our tours and lodging again – of course with all the sanitary precautions.

Here are our promotion prices for the Green Season (valid until Nov. 1st 2020)

SUP/kayak rental:
1 hour: $10 per board/kayak ($18 double kayak)
2 hours: $18 per board/kayak ($26 double kayak)
½ day: $25 per board/kayak ($33 double kayak)
1/1 day: $35 per board/kayak ($43 double kayak)

We do some different boat tours:
Full day to Isla Tortuga with snorkeling:
$60 pp – or $70 pp if it is only two or three of you

½ day snorkeling and monkey tour:
$40 pp – or $50 pp for 2-3 people only

Whale and dolphin watching (August, September, October only):
$60 pp – or $65 pp if it is only two or three of you

Sea kayaking:
½ day with guide: $40 pp / 45pp (2-3 people/4 people)
1/1 day with guide: $60 pp / $65 (2-3 people/4people)

Bioluminescent kayak tour:
A 1 hour relaxing kayak tour in the evening to see the bioluminescent algae.
It is $25 pp (minimum 2 persons), age limit 10 yrs.

Sunset and full moon kayak tour (only offered 1 week a month around full moon):
A 2 hour relaxing kayak tour in the afternoon/evening enjoying the colorful sunset and the moon rising
It is $25 pp (minimum 2 persons), age limit 10 yrs.

Sport fishing (we have 2 boats to choose from):
½ day inshore: $400/$500 per boat
1/1 day inshore: $500/$600 per boat
1/1 day offshore: $600/$750 per boat

 

GREAT PACKAGE DEALS

Isla Tortuga and Bioluminescent kayak COMBO
$80 pp – or $90 pp if it is only two or three of you

Paddle boarding and Bioluminescent kayak tour COMBO
$36 per person


Join us for a different experience in Costa Rica!

 

Join Kayak Camping Tour

We start at noon on the 14th, kayak for 1/2 day. We’ll put up our hammock camp at a beach nearby. We’ll go out on a little sunset kayak and full moon tour. If we are lucky it will be a good algae bloom, so that we can get a glimpse of the bioluminescence despite the strong light from the moon.

On day two, we continue our leisurely kayaking in the morning, and we get back to Bahia Rica around noon.

If you are interested in joining this tour, just let us know

http://www.bahiarica.com/sea-kayaking/overnight-sea-kayak-tour/

We’re a Top Responsible Costa Rica Eco Tour 2019! – Bahia Rica Adventures

We’re more than just a tour company. We care about the wildlife and habitats we showcase, the local communities we visit and the opportunities for education through exploration. That’s why we’re excited to announce that we’ve made it onto the Top Responsible Costa Rica Eco Tour 2019 list with our Bioluminescent kayak tour!

Curated by Terra Incognita – a social enterprise seeking to promote the best examples of ethical ecotourism worldwide – we’re part of a group of nearly 40 incredible tours across Costa Rica working to conserve the environment, support the well-being of local people and educate visitors and hosts.

“Costa Rica is often the first place that comes to mind when we hear the word ‘ecotourism’, yet it can still be challenging for visitors to choose a responsible tour”, said Kristi Foster of Terra Incognita.

The list includes a transparent explanation of how all tours contribute to conservation, local communities and education, and is open to reviews from guests who’ve participated in the tours.

Tour operators on the list are doing everything from cleaning up beaches and donating to community projects, to offsetting their carbon emissions and encouraging their guests to do the same. Some are actively contributing to conservation research, while others are empowering local conservation ambassadors through environmental education and capacity building.

“With every new tour we discover, we’re amazed to see what operators are doing to have a positive impact on the planet through tourism,” said Dr Nick Askew of Terra Incognita. “Eventually we hope to showcase ethical tour experiences in every country worldwide.”

“Even though ecotourism is fairly well established in Costa Rica, there’s still so much to discover”, said Kristi. There are many small, local and family-run ecotourism companies offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences while supporting the country’s natural and cultural heritage”.

Experiences highlighted range from kayaking in bioluminescent waters off Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, to observing dolphins on the Osa Peninsula, to exploring Costa Rica’s Corcovado National Park in search of the Critically Endangered tapir, sloths, monkeys, crocodiles, caimans and more.

With 40 tours across the country you can find a once-in-a-lifetime ethical experience that suits your interests, budget and adventure level.

You can view the Responsible Costa Rica Eco Tour 2019 list at www.terra-incognita.travel and join a movement to create positive change for people and planet through travel.

Kayak camping tour

Contact us with the dates you would like to do a kayak camping tour, or join others on a mixed tour!

Mixed tours scheduled with spaces available:
13th – 15th May 2019
21st – 23rd November 2019
3rd – 5th January 2020

We are flexible with the length of the tour, if you would like to do a shorter or longer tour, just contact us for details.

If you are interested in joining on this tour, just let us know.
Read more about our overnight trips here:
http://www.bahiarica.com/sea-kayaking/overnight-sea-kayak-tour/

Join kayak camping tour

We have available space on a two-day kayak tour now in February.

Join some others on a mixed tour.

Dates available:
14th – 15th February 2019

We start at noon on the 14th, kayak for 1/2 day. We’ll put up our hammock camp at a beach nearby. We’ll go out on a little sunset kayak and full moon tour. If we are lucky it will be a good algae bloom, so that we can get a glimpse of the bioluminescence despite the strong light from the moon.

On day two, we continue our leisurely kayaking in the morning, and we get back to Bahia Rica around noon.

If you are interested in joining on this tour, just let us know.
Read more about our overnight trips here:
http://www.bahiarica.com/sea-kayaking/overnight-sea-kayak-tour/