Untouched Wilderness

Las Catalinas' secluded beach is overlooked by rolling hills loaded with tropical vegetation and perfect way to start your yacht charter in Costa Rica. It is situated next to a recently developed beach town so you can enjoy everything that both the beach, and the bustling “Pura Vida” town, has to offer. The sleepy fishing village of Potrero is just 2.3 nautical miles away which hosts the Playa Potrero, a tranquil location perfect for gazing into the turquoise waters. For the sports enthusiasts in your group, you can try your hand at sportfishing, something Playa Potrero is famous for. As the region is the sailfish capital of the world, Sentido Norte Restaurant is the perfect setting where you can delve into the local cuisine and experience the local culture first hand.#

Tamarindo is the perfect spot to anchor and stay for a few hours whilst you continue your private yacht charter in Costa Rica. Here you can do a range of activities, from surfing the strong surf to exploring the mangroves (which are inhabited by howler monkeys and crocodiles alike, so watch your step!). Just further north you will find the Playa Grande where, if you’re lucky, you will observe one of the many majestic Leatherback turtles that nest on the beach. 21 nautical miles past Tamarindo you will get to Ostional, another nesting area for turtles - but this time it is the Ridley Sea Turtles that you will hope to catch a glimpse of. Playa Nosara is also in this area where the keen sports enthusiasts can try their hand at surfing if they think they are able to battle the strong surf.

Samara is one of the many beautiful small beach towns in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica and a perfect location to visit during your Costa Rica luxury yacht charter. It has a local vibe as well as plenty of boutique shops for those in your party that have a love for shopping which is supplemented by many delicious, yet healthy, food options, most notably L’Authentique. It plays host to the stunning and palm-tree-lined Samara beach, where you can relax, or beginners can try their hand at surfing the small waves. Isla Chora is about a mile from the beach and is a magnificent way of spending a few hours as you explore its vibrant and colourful coral reef. The more experienced divers can investigate the area’s shipwrecks where white tip reef sharks and snapper lay in wait, with a chance of hammerhead sharks and bull sharks also appearing. Malpais, an old fishing village turned surfer’s paradise, is 27 nautical miles south of Samara in the Puntarenas Province and, according to Forbes, is home to one of the top ten most beautiful beaches in the world (Santa Teresa's beach, its neighbour, also has a beach of equal calibre) . Surfing and snorkelling in Malpais or the neighbouring Santa Teresa gives you hours of fun or, if you are looking for something different, you can trek to the famous Montezuma Waterfalls where you can dive off a 50 foot waterfall or swim in the tranquil pool of a lesser neighbour.

Ballena Bay is one of the many breathtaking bays that adorn Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast with its turquoise waters and tropical surroundings. Bahia Ballena (Whale Bay) gets its name from the humpback whales that visit the area from December to March, as well as the whale tail shape that the beach creates at a low tide. If you aren’t there when the humpback whales are then do not worry as you will be able to see bottle-nose dolphins all year long. Isla Tortuga is a short 6 nautical miles away and is a quintessential tropical paradise, widely regarded as the most beautiful island in Costa Rica. You can either explore on foot, hiking through the forested trails or you can take in all that the Costa Rican coastline has to offer by going on a seaplane tour, allowing you to soak in the gorgeous views, as well as the thrill of taking off and landing on water. Again, there are plenty of opportunities to go snorkelling and diving in order to catch a glimpse of the vast array of tropical fish on offer as well as dolphins, sharks and whales. Isla Alcatras is nearby and another option for you to explore whilst you charter a yacht in Costa Rica. Furthermore, Playa Hermosa awaits you after a journey of 21.3 nautical miles, where you can relax and recharge.

Playa Hermosa offers another dimension to your Costa Rican adventures as you can embark on the Chiclets Zipline, which gives you unparalleled views of both the coastline and the tropical surroundings. After Playa Hermosa, take a 30 nautical mile trip to Quepos. Here you will find a plethora of activities which you can sink your teeth into based around the Manuel Antonio National Park which include white water rafting and canopy tours. If you weren’t looking for an adrenaline rush, you can take a leisurely hike through the park where you will meet Capuchin, Howler and Squirrel monkeys, as well as sloths, iguanas and thousands of birds. You can even navigate through the mangroves and waterways of Damas island Estuary on a boat or kayaking tour, observing snakes, sloths and crocodiles in their natural habit (if you are brave enough).

The Corcovado National Park is home to 5% of the world’s biodiversity, including jaguars, howler monkeys, tapirs, scarlet macaws, some of the world’s largest trees as well as thousands of different flora and fauna, covering an area of 424km². It includes 13 major ecosystems, ranging from wet lowland rain forest to mesmerising highland cloud forests down to mysterious mangrove swamps and even sandy beach habitats. The rarest and most endangered animals that Costa Rica has to offer reside here: the red-backed squirrel monkey, 40 species of frog, dozens of snakes, 28 species of lizards, 100 species of butterflies and at least 10,000 other insects (some of which you hope not to bump into). Off the coast of the park, there are many schools of hammerhead sharks with crocodiles and bull sharks patrolling the Corcovado Lagoon and the estuaries of Rios Claro and Sirena. In short, a wildlife adventurer's dream destination and somewhere that will provide and unrivalled and unforgettable experiences.

Punta Banco is a small seaside village with just 200 residents but is still a variety of options are available to you: whether you surf the arching waves of its black sand beaches or you go on horseback and follow the trail through the rolling hills, experiencing views that you can’t get anywhere else. If you catch the right time of year you can witness olive ridley sea turtles returning to nest on Punta Banco, the only place in the world where they nest. A short 2.6 nautical mile journey down the coast takes you to Pavones, located near the mouth of the Golfo Dulce and world renowned as a surfer’s paradise as it is home to some of the best waves in the world. As with all the places around Pavones, there is an abundance of wildlife waiting for you to explore it.

Puerto Jimenez is steeped in history as it was a former gold mining and logging community and is currently the largest town on the Osa Peninsula. You can engage in various activities such as dolphin watching or hiking, but you must take a guide as the Fer-de-Lance (the deadliest snake in Costa Rica) lives around the peninsula. Puerto jimenez is very much an off-the-beaten path destination and perfect for those looking to explore the raw beauty that the area has to offer. Playa Zancudo is a short trip of 8 nautical miles where you can experience the long stretch of black sand that is overshadowed by coconut and almond trees. It is the perfect place to rest and recharge whilst you lie back and take in the idyllic scenery.