So, what do we do on our down time in Quepos, Costa Rica? We walk a lot, well we walk everywhere as we don’t have a car, it’s good exercise, and we get to know the town better. More often than not, we cruise up and down the Quepos strand.
There is a beautiful strand along the coast of the town that has over a half dozen statues. They are beautifully carved and stand proudly overlooking the strand. Unfortunately, the plaques explaining their names and history are all too worn to see.
Statues along the strand in Quepos
The Quepos strand often has walkers, joggers, and kids playing along the way. There is a little skate park, lots of benches under shady trees, and on weekends vendors selling their wares.
Strand along the coast in Quepos.
One day on the Quepos strand, we spotted three beautiful scarlet macaws in the tree. They are so amazingly beautiful. We often hear them before we see them as they usually squawk as they fly high above us.
Scarlet Macaw
There are several bars and eateries on the Quepos strand – I think we have visited most of them. Me tossing back a cold one – passion fruit daiquiri with green sugar rim. So deserved this after our long Reto Mae Extreme Hike. Calories in and Calories Out.
Yummm – bet you wish you could have a sip.
I normally don’t drink frothy drinks, but most of the bars have 2 for 1 specials during happy hour and this is one of my favorites. I think it is just the green sugar that I like the most.
Back to the Quepos Strand…we usually walk back and forth along the strand as it is breezy and full of locals. It is on our way to the marina and the center of town, so we truly are on it daily.
Hello Sugar Shack!
I just saw your post on Rumpelteazer’s sea trial. A great day all around. Thank you so much for all your help and support.
I’m flying down to Costa Rica next Saturday to begin moving aboard Rumpleteazer (now Turtlebones). Unfortunately, a coupe of weeks ago one of the charter fishing boats rammed into Turtlebones and punched a 4 foot-long gash in her hull – fortunately, above the waterline. Apparently, the throttle cable snapped. So, I’m working with the insurers to try and finalize the claim and get the work underway. The marina figures 3 to 4 weeks work.
I’d be interested in you thoughts about the marina’s capacity and anything I should keep an eye out for as the work begins. So, far they have been very professional and responsive. I can be reached at turtlebones@sympatico.ca.
I understand you completed your repairs and headed off to the Galapagos. Fair winds. I hope our paths cross at some point along the way.
Best regards,
Bill Morris
Hello Bill. So good to hear from you. We will send you an email with our feedback. I will also send you a resource guide I created for Costa Rica that will be useful.