If you love fishing, chances are you wouldn’t mind a vacation where you can sit back and relax all day with a rod in hand… or maybe you like the thrill of sport fishing! Whatever you enjoy most, Latin America is one of the best places in the world for fishing, offering gorgeous spots perfect for testing your stamina and your talent. If you need a boys’ trip stat, check out these awesome fishing vacations in Latin America—you’ll never want to come back to reality!
Golfo de Nicoya, Costa Rica
Costa Rica is renowned for its inshore and offshore sportfishing locations, and Golfo de Nicoya in particular is a great place to start for inshore fishing. Right off the coast of the Los Sueños Resort and Marina, you’ll have the chance to catch the roosterfish—one of the most sought-after fish in Costa Rica. If you’re a sportfishing fanatic, plan a vacation around one of the many tournaments the country offers.
Northern Patagonia, Chile
If you prefer sportfishing’s more relaxing brother, head to the Northern Patagonia for some of the best fly-fishing in the world. It’s definitely more of a luxurious fly-fishing spot where presidents and celebrities alike come to fish. You’ll love the mountain streams and sheltered bays—they make for a fly-fishing vacation you’ll never forget!
Cabo Blanco, Peru
A fishing village in northern Peru, this spot has always been famous for big-game fishing and its great surf spots. If you love history as well as fishing, you’ll love a vacation to Cabo Blanco. Ernest Hemingway used to fish here, and since then, many a fisherman have caught massive marlin—Alfred Glassell, Jr. caught a 1,560-pound black marlin in 1953. World records are just begging to be broken here.
Amazonian Basin, Brazil
An Amazon vacation is never a bad idea, and if fishing is involved, you’re sure to have a vacation full of beautiful memories. Sportfishing is only permitted at a few authorized sites here, so be sure to do your research beforehand and choose a reputable company. Peacock bass is among the targeted species, but there are tons of others out there as well.
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Mexico is another place that offers a multitude of fishing destinations, and a vacation in Mexico certainly isn’t unheard of. Cabo has a ton of different resorts, and many of them offer chances for fishing in some of the most diverse waters you’ll find anywhere. The clear blue waters and welcoming atmosphere are just some of the reasons to visit.
Coiba, Panama
Fishing vacations in Latin America like Panama offers some of the best fishing in Central America. With consistent catches of sailfish, black marlin, snapper, and dorado, you’re sure to get your fill of reels and releases. Book your stay in Santa Catalina and boat out to the small island of Coiba—you don’t want to miss this experience!
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