Quepos - Docking
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CloseThe marina here is not cheap, so many cruisers choose to anchor long term at Playa Biesanz, just SE of the marina.
Playa Biesanz:
This anchorage is located just north of Punta Quepos which offers excellent protection from most of the southerly swell.
Take care as there are a number of rocks visible at low tide, but the bottom is sandy so pick a good patch in 5-10m to drop the anchor. At times, the swell can wrap around the point and come into the bay, so it may necesitate the use of a stern anchor to keep you facing into the swell.
This small, pretty bay has a white sand beach with dense jungle behind.
Landing on the beach with your dinghy is possible at the southern end. Be aware of the tide and pull your dinghy high up the beach and secure it appropriately . From the eastern end of the beach there is access to town via a steep (normally quite muddy) path from shore and then a taxi once you get to the road. Vendors/locals on the beach will keep an eye on your dinghy and can arrange a taxi too, but there are also buses to Quepos (5km) or to the Manuel Antonio Natoinal Park (3km).
Where the track joins the road there is a small village with a bank, grocery stores, restaurants and a hotels.
The reef here offers good snorkelling.
Last updated: March 2024
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According to RAN sailing in 2018, Quepos wanted to charge them US$3 /foot/day to stay in the marina, and US$500 each for check in and for check out
Quepos is a wonderful little town with most everything you need right there. The marina Pez Vela is the only good place to haul out if necessary. Ultra modern facilities and capable, skilled workers. The town is immediately adjacent to the marina and hosts several good provisioning shops, restaurants and a good laundry by the Banco National. Need parts? Visit Norma at the cigar shop across from the soccer field.
Her husband works in the AC business, and she speaks fluent English and can set you up with anything and everything you might need. If you wish to anchor out instead of staying at the marina (which is pricey) go to Playa Biesanz, just SE of the marina. if you arrive at high tide keep a watch out until you have been through low tide due to rocks not mentioned in online and print guides that are visible at low tide.
A steep trail from shore will take you up to the road where you can catch a taxi to town. Call from the beach (or ask one of the vendors to do so for you) and the taxi will be waiting for you at the top. Good snorkelling around the reef here with lots of fish but variable visibility. We stayed at anchor for a month and enjoyed it very much.