Costa Rica · Spearfishing zone
Isla del Caño Biological Reserve
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Isla del Caño Biological Reserve.
Pacific biological reserve about 16-20 km off the Osa Peninsula, comprising 320 ha of land and ~5,800 ha (52 km2) of sea. As a biological reserve it is a no-take MPA where all fishing, including spearfishing, is prohibited under Ley 8436 Art. 9 (sport and commercial fishing banned in biological reserves). Created by decree in 1976/1978 and managed by SINAC.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
8.7053°N, 83.8784°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Costa Rica
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply online via the INCOPESCA website (www.incopesca.go.cr) or at one of the regional INCOPESCA offices (Cuajiniquil, Playas del Coco, Nicoya, Quepos, Golfito, Limon, Puntarenas, Herradura, San Jose, Heredia). Present a valid ID/residency card/passport, a recent passport-size photo, the F.S.P.D application form, and proof of payment of the canon.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · incopesca.go.cr