Posted by Nora M. on Friday, November 2nd, 2012 with 0
These Crocodile Bay guests headed out for a day of offshore fishing in the Osa Peninsula and here is what they caught:
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Early morning and Crocodile Day boats are ready to head offshore for fishing.
Posted by Nora M. on Friday, November 2nd, 2012 with 0
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November marks the beginning of the height of the fishing season for Marlin in Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific Ocean. If sport fishing is your thing and you want to get a break from the stormy cold weather now is the time to book a trip to warm sunny Osa Peninsula. Blue Marlin peak now through December. The Peninsula is probably one of the most laid back places you can travel to for a vacation especially if you are looking to unplug and unwind. With the boom this year in Dorado, it is expected that the Marlin populations will be especially strong this season. It is time to ditch your phone and let the annoying callers go to voicemail while you go the tropics. Remember there is Caller ID to pick up the calls that actually matter. Continue reading…
Posted by Nora M. on Thursday, November 1st, 2012 with 2
The Osa Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many of endangered animals and plays an important role in protecting the wildlife of the Osa Peninsula especially the monkeys. Crocodile Bay guests take an ecotour of the sanctuary and get some monkey love.
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Adorable Monkey form the Osa Wildlife Sanctuary
Posted by Nora M. on Thursday, November 1st, 2012 with 0
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In sunny Costa Rica strong efforts are underway to continue to protect sea turtles. This small nation is the king of biodiversity and a leader in ecotourism. One of the many eco-tours available is taking time to visit the sea turtles of the Osa Peninsula. Osa Conservation has worked for a number of years to protect these amazing prehistoric creatures. Sea Turtle fossil records brings the age of these magnificent creatures to 200 million years ago making them some among the earth’s oldest living species. The Osa Peninsula is home to four different types of sea turtles including the leatherback. They are now critically endangered and there has been a surge among conservation groups to protect them from disappearing all together. Continue reading…
Posted by Nora M. on Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 with 0
Crocodile Bay guests venture out into the Pacific Ocean for a day of offshore fishing in the Osa Peninsula and bring in some dorado and roosterfish. Another sunny day in paradise.
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Early morning and heading out the dock to get on the boat to go fishing.
Posted by Nora M. on Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 with 0
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Spa treatments using fresh fruits and vegetables is a growing international trend. Clients are requesting more holistic and natural treatments, and luxury spas such as Crocodile Bay have been on the cutting edge of providing these services. With an abundance of locally grown fruit, Costa Rica’s tropical environment is ideal for such treatments. Besides, a massage and facial with fruit is a great way to unwind before dinner after a long day of offshore fishing or hiking in the rainforest.
Vitamins are the secret to youthful radiant skin. Not only do you want to eat your vitamins but applying them topically is loaded with benefits. Fruits and vegetables have been used throughout the ages for skincare, and while most of us are use to applying things that come in a jar to our skin, you can also go straight to the produce aisle. Of course, great skin starts with eating right but a topical treatment could give your skin that extra boost it needs to really glow. Continue reading…
Posted by Nora M. on Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 with 0
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Marlins are the largest of the billfish and travel at vast speeds of up to 60 miles an hour with migration patterns that span 9,000 miles. They are spectacular creatures that are a daunting challenge to catch. These legendary creatures of the sea are one of anglers most celebrated catches. The blue marlin is probably the most prized catch of all the marlin due to its size and the challenge it gives even the most experienced sport fishermen. But it has been over 20 years since the a world record has been broken for these billfish.
World Records For Marlin
Black Marlin 1560 lb August 4th, 1953
Pacific Blue 1376 lb May 31st, 1982
Atlantic Blue 1402 lb February 29, 1992
Striped Marlin 494 lb January 16th, 1986
Do Marlins still exist in our oceans that can break these all time records? Continue reading…
Posted by Nora M. on Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 with 0
Heading out deep into the Pacific Ocean to catch some billfish.
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Crocodile Bay‘s fleet…preparing to leave for a day of fishing.
Posted by Nora M. on Monday, October 29th, 2012 with 0
A Crocodile Bay guest shares photos of his tour of a botanical garden and the Osa Wildlife Sanctuary in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula.
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Botanical Garden
Posted by Nora M. on Monday, October 29th, 2012 with 0
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As the east coast gets pummeled by Hurricane Sandy, all is quiet in the the small frontier town of Puerto Jimenez. While the Osa Peninsula is no stranger to storms, earthquakes, and other natural disasters, right now Costa Rica is enjoying warm sunny weather and calm oceans while many people on the east coast bunker down in their homes to ride the storm out. Continue reading…
