Jaco, Costa Rica fishing trips on the mid Pacific coast offers the closest offshore fishing boat charters from San Jose, the inland capital of Costa Rica. The beach town of Jaco and Sport fishing trips are just a very scenic, 90-minute drive from San Jose. The ride takes you from the capital to this bustling beach vacation town, which has the most vibrant nightlife from this part of the west coast all the way down to the Panama coast.


Sailfish. Marlin, Roosterfish, Tuna and Mackerel, Dorado and Wahoo. From the Playa Hermosa marina, you can reach a variety of game fish in a quick boat ride. The best boats and captains are in great demand, particularly during high season, so make your reservations at least a month ahead of time.


After a day on the water, you'll find lots of bars, restaurants, discos and other even the occasional karaoke bar scattered along the beach. Other water sports are available, and there are canopy tours and other outings for the rest of the family and friends who are not anglers.