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Barra del Colorado

Located on the extreme northeastern Caribbean coast, Barra del Colorado has been voted one of the top ten places to fish the world. Anglers come from far and wide to fish the 2000-foot wide Rio Colorado. The area’s fresh water river system forms a unique habitat that attracts monster tarpon and two species of snook. It is the only place in Costa Rica where 100-plus pound tarpon can be taken year-round.

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Snapshot

  • Summary

    World-class tarpon and snook fishing; home to the largest wildlife refuge in Costa Rica

  • Landscape

    Lowland Rainforest, Ocean, River Canals

  • Attractions

    Barra del Colorado Wildlife Refuge

  • Activities

    Bird and Wildlife Watching, Sport Fishing

  • Caters to

    Independent Travelers

Facts

  • Location : 22 miles north of Tortuguero
  • Altitude : Sea level
  • Weather : Warm and humid with frequent rain showers
  • Average Yearly Temperature : 64-89°F

Last updated: Nov 3, 2023

Experiences in Barra del Colorado

Barra del Colorado Yearly Temperatures

MonthHighsLowsAverage
Jan84.5669.2677
Feb85.8268.977.36
Mar86.7269.6278.26
Apr87.871.0679.52
May88.3472.8680.6
Jun88.8873.2281.14
Jul87.0872.8680.06
Aug87.9872.580.24
Sep89.7872.3281.14
Oct89.4272.3280.78
Nov8671.2478.62
Dec84.9270.3477.72

Barra del Colorado Rainfall

MonthRainfallHumidityRainy
%Days
Jan 15.849226
Feb 8.189017
Mar 8.859020
Apr 8.348918
May 16.259122
Jun 14.389221
Jul 19.739326
Aug 13.29223
Sep 6.729019
Oct 10.179123
Nov 19.859324
Dec 22.089425

Tide in Barra del Colorado

January 5
15 Days
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