Marina Pez Vela boardwalk

Landmark · Central Pacific

Marina Pez Vela boardwalk, landmark in Central Pacific (photo 2 of 6) — Photo: Hanay · CC BY-SA 4.0

Marina Pez Vela boardwalk, landmark in Central Pacific (photo 3 of 6) — Photo: Hanay · CC BY-SA 4.0

Marina Pez Vela boardwalk, landmark in Central Pacific (photo 4 of 6) — Photo: Hanay · CC BY-SA 4.0

Marina Pez Vela boardwalk, landmark in Central Pacific (photo 5 of 6) — Photo: Hanay · CC BY-SA 4.0

Marina Pez Vela boardwalk, landmark in Central Pacific (photo 6 of 6) — Photo: Hanay · CC BY-SA 4.0

Quepos' modern marina: a seaside promenade, a lawn of Adirondack chairs facing hundreds of sportfishing boats and an illuminated marlin sculpture. Restaurants, gelato and the docks for sailing and fishing trips are all in one place.

Cost: Free
Time there: 1 h
Best time: sunset
Kids: 7 / 10
View: 7 / 10
Crowds: 5 / 10
Swimming: 0 / 10
Effort: 1 / 10
Location: 9.42647, -84.16884 — Google Maps
Ratings: 4.7 on Google (4,645) · 4.5 on Tripadvisor (227)

Before you go

Entry: free to walk the promenade
Tickets: Free entry, no ticket
Parking: Free
Road: Paved all the way
Facilities: food, shade
Kids: Good for kids
Checked: 2026-10

Tip

Come about an hour before sunset, walk out along the docks, then grab a chair on the lawn or a terrace table as the sky turns orange behind the masts.

Be careful

Keep an eye on your belongings in busy town centres, and dress respectfully if you go inside a church.

Places nearby

Catamaran Manuel AntonioSurf, Boats & DivingMorning and sunset catamaran cruises from Marina Pez Vela, with lunch or dinner, open drinks, a water slide and snorkeling gear on a four-hour trip along the Manuel Antonio coast.
Sunset Sails ToursSurf, Boats & DivingCatamaran trips from Marina Pez Vela along the Manuel Antonio coast with snorkeling, swim stops, a meal and open bar; the sunset sail passes the cliffs at dusk.
Brisa Elegante (wooden sailing ship)Surf, Boats & DivingDay cruises aboard a classic wooden sailboat from Marina Pez Vela, with swimming, paddleboards and kayaks, and food on board.
Tiquicia DeliciasFood & CoffeeBusy Costa Rican restaurant in downtown Quepos near the bus station with big portions of local dishes, fresh fruit drinks and breakfasts.
Soda Come Bien (Quepos market)Sodas & Local FoodNo-frills soda in the corner of the Quepos municipal market: daily casados with rice, beans, salad and plantain at some of the lowest prices on the coast.
Soda SánchezSodas & Local FoodPopular Quepos soda for Tico breakfasts, seafood soup and fish tacos at fair prices, with fresh juices (ask for less sugar).

Sources: OpenStreetMap way/150323592 · https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/150323592 · https://wanderlog.com/place/details/222520/marina-pez-vela · https://www.komoot.com/highlight/7326268 · https://www.milehacker.com/travel/costa-rica/central-pacific-coast/quepos/famous-landmarks-in-quepos-attractions-monuments-s/