YOUR GATEWAY TO SPORTFISHING PACIFIC COAST OF COSTA RICA  Pacific Coast Golfito, Costa-Rica Home of Over Twenty World Records This lodge is located on Zancudo Beach, four miles from Golfito on the Pacific coast of Costa-Rica. Transportation to the lodge from Golfito is by boat. The lodge has four cabin style suites with wet bar, refrigerator, private bath, sitting-room and ceiling fans. The lodge also has private rooms with air conditioning on a request basis. The pool built in the fall of 1996 is 22x38 feet. It is located close to the beach, so you overlook the ocean. A large hot tub has also been added. The lodge has a fleet of 9 center console boats, 6-25' with 200-HP and 3-22' with 125 HP outboard motors. Each boat is equipped with outriggers, depth finders, radios and excellent fishing tackle. Spare motors and a spare boat are also kept to make sure the action is constant. Meals are served family style in the dining room and bar, all you can eat, and they will prepare your fish caught that day. Best time Sailfish December through May, Marlin June through September, Snook May through September.   Always available Roosterfish, snapper, dorado, yellowfin tuna, big eye tuna, jack crevalle, amberjack, grouper.   The lodge is closed in october   Climate Temperature averages 80' year round and rarely goes above the high 80's. Most always breezy. Mosquitoes are seldom not a problem, but suggest you bring a repellent. Clothing Lightweight shorts and shirts, rubber sole shoes and wide brim hat. If you are sensitive to the sun, consider lightweight pants, long sleeve shirts and plenty of 20+ sunscreen. Rain gear is a good idea. Documents Valid passport or proof of citizenship is required.   Baggage The charter flight has limited space, so we request that you bring a small piece of luggage, weight limit 25lbs per person.   World records Roy's Zancudo Lodge and their customers currently hold 20 world records with an additional 3 pending, three times many as any other lodge in Costa-Rica.   Tackle Recommendations All tackle and lures are furnished by the lodge. The lodge has first class equiment. Fly fishermen, please bring your own. Bring your camera and plenty of film. Fish are caught and released. Some edible fish are brought back to camp and prepared for guests. 2003 Rates June 1, 2002 - May 31,2003 Fishing Days Triple Occupancy Double Occupancy Single Occupancy 3 $1,850.00 $2,150.00 $2,525.00 4 $2,190.00 $2,550.00 $3,165.00 5 $2,500.00 $2,950.00 $3,675.00 6 $2,750.00 $3,250.00 $4,265.00 Extra Day $ 500.00 $ 550.00 $ 700.00 Rates are per person in U.S. funds Non fishing rate $110.00 ; does not include transportation to and from San Jose, ground transfer or hotel in San Jose. Non fishermen are not permitted to accompany fishermen on the boat. Rates include * Reception at airport and all necessary ground transportation, * Hotel accommodations in San Jose for one night (up grade hotel in San Jose is extra), * Round trip air service from San Jose to Golfito and to Roy's Zancudo Lodge by boat, * Lodging, meals, soft drinks, beer and liquor at the lodge, daily fishing and license. Rates do not include * Meals in San Jose gratuities, airport departure tax and international airfare. Itinerary You will be met at the San Jose airport by an English speaking representative and escorted to your hotel. Early the next morning, you will be transported to the airport for a 45 minute flight to Golfito. You will be met by your skipper there and transported to the lodge by boat. Your fishing trip will begin the morning of your arrival in Golfito. Early the next morning, you go fishing after breakfast, have lunch on the boat and fish again. Return to the lodge late afternoon for happy hour and dinner. The last day, you will be awakened early and taken by boat (about a 20 minute ride) back to Golfito for your flight to San Jose and your flight back home. Deposits, final payments and cancellations A 50 % deposit is required to confirm dates. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations will only be refunded if your spot can be subsequently booked. Please, request and review Fishing International's "Terms and Conditions 02/09/99" for further information on reservations and cancellations. Travel insurance is strongly recommended to protect your investment. Back to Costa Rica Main Page | Destinations | Guide to Fish | Travel Consultants | toll-free: 800-950-4242 FISHING INTERNATIONAL, INC. World Leaders in Sport Fishing Since 1974! Back to Home Page  ©Copyright 1998-2004, Fishing International, Inc.