Fly Fish at Barra del Colorado, Barra, Costa Rica

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Barra del Colorado is located on the extreme northeastern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Visitors can choose to fish in either the river or the ocean in this incredibly scenic region known as one of the top 10 fishing spots in the world. Tarpon upwards of 50 kilograms along with 2 species of Snook are among the prey that Fly Fishing enthusiasts endeavor to catch where the Rio Colorado empties into the Caribbean Sea. The rainforest-surrounded village of Barra del Colorado, divided into two parts by the river, presents a nice collection of fishing lodges that cater to Fly Fishing enthusiasts from around the globe. Travel to and around the region is primarily by flat-bottom boat or small plane. Access to the town is possible from San Jose (the capital of Costa Rica) involving a couple of bus trips with the last leg on the water through narrow canals in order to reach the village or alternatively on a chartered boat from Tortuguero. Direct plane flights from San Jose take approximately 35 minutes and deliver passengers directly into Barra del Colorado. Your dream of catching really large fish with your Fly Fishing skills and equipment might best be fulfilled by including a trip to Fly Fish at Barra del Colorado in Costa Rica on your bucket list. Start working on the details today to insure this fantasy becomes a reality.

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