Look up when you are exploring Paquera and you may be rewarded with one of Costa Rica’s most spectacular sights: a pair — or sometimes an entire group — of Scarlet Macaws flying overhead. With their brilliant red, yellow and blue feathers and unmistakably loud calls, Scarlet Macaws (Ara macao) are difficult to miss. But what many visitors don’t realize is that seeing these magnificent birds in this part of the Nicoya Peninsula is also the result of decades of dedicated conser

Some restaurants have a great ocean view. Brisas de la Bahía takes it one step further – the restaurant is actually floating on the ocean. Located in the calm waters around Isla Cedros, between Isla Cedros and Isla Jesusita, Brisas de la Bahía is one of Paquera's most unusual places to enjoy lunch. Getting there is part of the experience: you arrive by boat, step onto the floating platform and sit down surrounded by the waters, islands and green hills of the Gulf of Nicoya. F

When people think about sport fishing in Costa Rica, the country’s large Pacific marinas often come to mind. Paquera offers a different kind of fishing destination - more local and personal, without compromising on the quality of the fishing. Located at the entrance to the Gulf of Nicoya, Paquera gives anglers access to islands, rocky coastlines, reefs and deeper waters. Depending on season and conditions, inshore fishing can offer opportunities for roosterfish, snapper, jack