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Barra de Colorado Charter Flights

Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica

Barra de Colorado

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Barra de Colorado, Costa Rica

A remote wildlife refuge on the northern Caribbean coast near the Nicaraguan border, reachable only by air or water and famous for world-class tarpon fishing.

Flight Details

Flying time: Approx. 50 minutes
Driving time: Approx. 6 to 8 hours by road and boat*
Departure airport: Tobías Bolaños Airport, San José
Arrival airport: Barra del Colorado Airport

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Top 5 Things to Do in Barra de Colorado

  1. Tarpon fishing: Fish for giant tarpon and snook in some of the world’s most famous waters.
  2. Wildlife refuge boat tours: Explore jungle canals full of monkeys, caimans, and birds.
  3. Canals to Tortuguero: Travel the scenic waterways south to Tortuguero National Park.
  4. Birdwatching: Spot herons, toucans, kingfishers, and other tropical birds.
  5. Fishing lodges: Stay at remote lodges reachable only by air or water.

*Driving time from San José, depending on traffic and boat connections.

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  • by Margaret L - We were invited to a wedding in Quepos. Our flight was to Liberia, a 5 hour van ride to Quepos. So instead we books a 12 seater plane with Helijet. We were 9 people and this was a great decision. Round trip — this was a beyond perfect experience. Our…  
  • by Matilda - The Entire experience was really really fun and exciting but also very convenient! We used this service to go from San Jose to la Fortuna and it literally saved us 3 hours! We got there in 20 mins and they provided drinks and great vibes!! Really amazing experience I will…  
  • by David A - San Jose to Quepos roundtrip on a Piper Seneca. Every step first class and coordinated with our concierge at Tulemar villas. Previously we had taken a car from San Jose to Tulemar -- the charter flight is absolutely the way to go. Flight time around 15 minutes and Helijet stays…  
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