Barra del Colorado River known for Tarpon
Nature and fishing go hand in hand in Costa Rica’s Northern Caribbean. Located within that region, the Barra del Colorado Wildlife Refuge is not only famous for being one of the most diverse plant life areas of Costa Rica – offering shelter to many endangered species such as jaguars and tapirs – but also for being a location recognized for the many international fishing records that have been achieved in its waters. This region of forests, coasts and canals, bordering Nicaragua, is synonymous with various styles of sport fishing, such as fly, casting or rolling. An abundance of snook and tarpon plus other Caribbean fish species makes it an ideal environment for fishing aficionados. Authorization to fish inside the refuge is given by means of a license obtained at the information post of the Environmental and Energy Ministry, located next to the Barra del Colorado South community. To read more about the Barra del Colorado River click here.