Explore: Playa Herradura
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General Info
Description:
Located on the Pacific coast about 4.8 kms (three miles) north of the town of Jaco. It is a major destination for sports fishermen as well as a popular tourist destination.
Entrance Notes or Cautions:
Position: 09° 38’53″N, 84° 39’48″W (marina)
Clearance
There are no clearance facilities here.
It is necessary to have cleared into Costa Rica before visiting this port. See Cost Rica main ports for a list of clearance ports.
Last updated: March 2016.
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Docking
Anchoring/Moorings:
It is possible to anchor here, and there are some moorings.
Dinghy Docks:
It is not possible to land your dinghy at the marina if you are anchored or tied to a mooring ball, not even if you are willing to pay a fee. The dinghy landing service is only available for marina guests.
Due to high theft in the area, it is not recommended to beach your dinghy in Playa Herradura.
Marinas:
This marina will not admit sailing vessels unless you have already checked into Costa Rica. It is primarily a sports fishing marina and is not cruiser friendly. See Related User Comments.
A dinghy landing service is only available to guests docked at Los Sueños Marina.
Last updated: December 2019
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Los Suenos Marina
Address: Playa Herradura, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, 61101
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Locals have emphatically advised visiting cruisers not to beach their dinghies at Playa Herradura due to high theft in the area.