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Costa Rica Sailing
Charters ~ Haiku
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Costa Rica Sailing Destinations:
Gulf of Nicoya: Drake Bay: The area has been accessible only by sea until recently, and consequently remains a largely pristine low-land tropical rainforest. It is one of the last such remaining areas on the Pacific coast. Since about 1990, eco-tourism has been the principal economy of the area. Believed to be a port used by Sir Francis Drake in the 16th century and the location of one of the British pirate's fabled hidden treasures. The main town of Drake Bay is Agujitas and has a population of about 1,000 residents. There are miles and miles of beautiful coastline with rocky crags and sandy coves that extend from Agujitas, where the village of Drake Bay is located southward toward the boundary of Corcovado National Park about 12 miles to the south.
Cocos Island is home to dense and exuberant tropical moist forests. It is the only oceanic island in the eastern Pacific region with such rain forests and their characteristic types of flora and fauna. Nearly 90 bird species have been reported. The island and neighboring rocks are home to large nesting colonies of migratory seabirds, including the Brown Booby, Red-footed Booby, Great Frigate bird, White Tern and Brown Noddy. Seven species of land birds inhabit the island, including three endemics: the Cocos Cuckoo, Cocos Flycatcher and Cocos Finch. The island has five land mammal species, including pigs, deer, cats and rats. All these land mammals were introduced by humans. The Costa Rican government has vowed to control the populations of these animals, as they are harmful to the local ecosystems.
Thanks to the breathtaking marine life in its waters, Cocos Island was named one of the best 10 scuba diving spots in the World; a "must", according to experts. Some of the largest schools of hammerhead sharks in the World are consistently reported there. Encounters with dozens if not hundreds of these and other large animals are nearly certain in every dive. Smaller and colorful species area also abundant in one of the most extensive and rich reefs of the south eastern pacific. The famous oceanographer Jacques Cousteau visited the island several times and in 1994 called it "the most beautiful island in the world". (A trip to Isla Del Cocos is a minimum of 6 days due to the distance; 7 days is better. It takes approximately 36 - 40 hours to make the passage which is 2 days at sea. You can fish all the way there and back (it can be bumpy at times). This will allow you a minimum of 3 days at the island.) Divers must be certified advanced or expert. Reservations are required in advance to enable us to secure permits and moorings.
Prices are subject to group size and activities desired. ***We accept major credit cards and paypal*** |
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Haiku Sailing Charters Costa Rica |
