Quepos drapes itself across a tropical inlet surrounded by primary rainforest. The village center is a delightful six-block square of restaurants, bars, hotels, bakeries, art galleries and gift shops, all fronted by the main beach and sportfishing fleet.

 The city and port of Quepos hugs up inside a tropical inlet nested against primary rainforest. Quepos center is a lovely six blocks square of restaurants, bars, shops, galleries, and hotels, but the main attraction is certainly the beach front and sportfishing fleet. Quepos is for many visitors, exactly what they imagine Costa Rica to be.....colorful, green, flavorful restaurants, festive locals, with just the right balance between sleepy tropical beach town and sportfishing destination of the rich and famous. The high season runs from December to April, and peaks in February with the Festival del Mar, a month long party featuring concerts, sporting events, fishing competitions, parades, dancing in the streets, and incoming crowds from around the globe.

Accomodations in Quepos range from exclusive enclaves for the ultra famous looking for privacy without sacrificing comfort, all the way down to backpacker hostels and no-tell motels. Ever-friendly, the locals are a model of Costa Rican adaptability and good nature, taking pride in the diversity of visitors they receive, making sure everyone will have a good time and return home remembering Quepos as the special and beautiful destination that it has grown to become.

Quepos is probably the sportfishing base of Costa Rica, with a fleet of vessels, captains, gear, and shops to fulfill any sportfishing budget. The waters off Quepos are loaded with sailfish, billfish, tuna, grouper, snapper, giant marlin, and more, and fishing is good year around. Area restaurants will gladly cook your catch for you upon request. Celebrity tournaments are a common occurence in Quepos, but paparazzi are rare, making Quepos a favorite for the famous tourist. Rafting and biking are popular tour runs from Quepos, with bicycles easily available to rent in the village for scenic rambling through the wilds outside of town, and Class II through Class V rafting available from late August to early November. Surfers will also use Quepos as a centrally located base, with Playa del Rey, Dominical, Hermosa, Jaco, and Esterillos close by. There are a couple of excellent breaks just outside Quepos, within walking distance, with the biggest waves found between June and August.

No mention of Quepos would be complete without noting that Manuel Antonio National Park lies just minutes from Quepos to the south. Manuel Antonio is Costa Rica's smallest national park, and is considered a tiny glittering jewel of thriving wildlife and gleaming beaches, a must-see for anyone wanting to witness the best that Costa Rica has to offer.