Events & Festivals
From world-class billfish tournaments to community farmers markets and turtle nesting season: here's what's happening along the Central Pacific coast.
July 2026
Olive Ridley Turtle Nesting Season
July 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026
📍 Playa Hermosa
Peak nesting season for olive ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) on the protected sections of Playa Hermosa. Female turtles crawl ashore at night betwee...
November 2026
Dorado Derby 2026
November 14, 2026
📍 Quepos
November tournament at Marina Pez Vela dedicated to the dorado (mahi-mahi), one of the most colorful and acrobatic fish in Costa Rican waters. Dorado arrive in ...
More info →Dorado Derby Dos 2026
November 21, 2026
📍 Quepos
A second one-day dorado tournament at Marina Pez Vela added to the calendar following the success of the original Dorado Derby. Top-team honors go to the team t...
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Marlin Invitational 2026
December 10–12, 2026
📍 Quepos
Two-day IGFA Marlin Team Tournament at Marina Pez Vela — one of the most prestigious marlin-focused events on the Costa Rican calendar. Attracts experienced tou...
More info →January 2027
Rooster Rodeo 2027
January 29–30, 2027
📍 Quepos
Marina Pez Vela's fast-paced, high-energy one-day fishing tournament in Quepos, welcoming anglers of all experience levels. The Rooster Rodeo is one of the mari...
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Envision Festival 2027
February 22, 2027 – March 2, 2027
📍 Uvita
Costa Rica's premier wellness and music festival returns to Uvita at Rancho La Mercked, where jungle meets the Pacific Ocean. A week-long immersion into intenti...
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Community gatherings that happen on a regular schedule; no tickets needed, just show up.
Los Sueños Marina Village Farmers Market
Every Thursday · 3pm-7pm
📍 Los Sueños
Weekly community market at Marina Village bringing together local farmers, artisans, prepared food vendors, and live music. Fresh organic produce from the Centr...
Jacó Organic Farmers Market
Every Friday · 4pm-8pm
📍 Jacó: Plaza Coral
Weekly community market at Plaza Coral featuring local organic produce, artisan goods, prepared foods, and live music. One of the Central Pacific's best farmers...
Playa Hermosa Beach Cleanup
First Saturday of each month · 7am-9am
📍 Playa Hermosa
Monthly volunteer beach cleanup organized by local surf shops, conservation groups, and community members. Volunteers gather at the main beach access to collect...
Plan Your Trip Around the Action
Tournament week, turtle season, or a quiet market evening; our concierge team books your stay around what matters to you.