Cuajiniquil fishing pier (Muelle Incopesca)
Landmark · Guanacaste
The working pier of Cuajiniquil, a small fishing village on the Santa Elena bays. Boats can be rented in the village, and a local family operator runs trips for snorkeling, sunsets, fishing and walks on nearby beaches and islands; Isla Muñecos, with its coral, is the classic boat stop.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 30 min
- Best time
- morning
- Kids
- 5 / 10
- View
- 6 / 10
- Crowds
- 2 / 10
- Swimming
- 3 / 10
- Effort
- 1 / 10
- Location
- 10.95183, -85.70969 — Google Maps
Before you go
- Payment
- Cash only
- Tickets
- Pay at the entrance
- Road
- Paved all the way
- Checked
- 2026-10
Tip
Agree on the route, time and price with the boat captain before you leave, and bring cash.
Be careful
Ask for life jackets on every boat trip.
Getting there
In Cuajiniquil, about 8 km from the Interamericana turnoff (La Cruz canton).
Sources: OpenStreetMap node/4738355702 · https://visitcostarica.com/blog/take-plunge-and-discover-bahia-junquillal-national-refuge · https://visitcostarica.com/planning-your-trip/other-activities/cuajiniquil-tours · https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4738355702