The Clubhouse at Botánika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton – Rustic Elegance, Tropical Exuberance Botánika will blend into its environment with intelligent architectural designs that seamlessly blur the lines between outdoors and in. Through modern interpretations of local design vernacular, wide verandas and expansive glass walls, a unique haven will emerge that encourages guests […]

Costa Rica Eco Tours and Expeditions at Crocodile Bay Resort No other resort offers such a complete range of adventures both on the ocean and in the rainforest. Each unforgettable experience is carefully planned and overseen by Dennis Atencio, Director of Expeditions. Dennis is certified within the Osa Peninsula Conservation Area (ACOSA) by the Costa […]

The New Bird Gardens at Crocodile Bay Resort In preparing for the evolution to Botánika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton, Crocodile Bay Resort is adding more gardens to their property. The landscaping team has been reshaping the property and planting many more native species, which in return attract a lot of the native birds. […]

Pan American Roosterfish Championship will be held at the 4 Star Crocodile Bay Resort on the tropical fjord Golfo Dulce in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica .

Catch all the fishing action this past month out of Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica. Sailfish, marlin, dorado, and tuna have been putting smiles on anglers faces. Read the full September Costa Rica fishing report here.

Costa Rica is Powered by Water https://vimeo.com/284205422 When considering a retirement destination, most individuals concern themselves with a number of important factors related to quality of life. One of the questions that comes up over and over again pertains to the quality of fresh water. In fact, the quality of fresh water in Costa Rica is ranked among the best in […]

While Pavones is home to the longest left in the world, Matapalo is known for its long excellent rights. When the die-hard surfer wants to escape civilization and catch some of the best rides of his life, Matapalo is the place to go. It is an adventure just to get here since it is only […]

Costa Rica is famous for its surf. Both the Caribbean and Pacific Coasts offer great waves. On the Southern Pacific bordering Panama in Golfo Dulce is Pavones, one of the top ten surfing destinations in the world. This surfers paradise is only accessible by a dirt road or boat. It is a legendary spot that revolves around […]

The Golfo Dulce As one of only four tropical fjords in the world, its bed is rich with volcanic reefs, crevices and caves that have become the breeding grounds for a staggering variety of marine life. It is believed that the gulf is the only place in the world where the humpback whales from both […]

Great summertime action continues at Crocodile Bay Resort! July was an exciting month at CBR with some big days both inshore and offshore.

Sportfishing Calendar

January

Tuna, marlin and dorado taper off. Number of sailfish begins to increase.

February

Prime time for sailfish. Occassional marlin, tuna or dorado.

March

Prime time for sailfish.

April

Sailfish numbers drop mid-April and some marlin begin to appear.

May

Slower for billfish. Typically we start seeing schools of spinner dolphins with yellowfin tuna.

June

Slower for billfish. Spinner dolphins with yellowfin tuna.

July

Marlin begin to appear. A chance for black marlin as well as blues and striped marlin. A chance for tuna.

August

Marlin and tuna.

September

Slower for billfish. A chance for tuna and dorado.

October

Dorado begin to appear in numbers with marlin close behind.

November

A mixed bag of dorado, marlin and some big tuna.

December

Marlin, dorado, tuna and sailfish are all possibilities.