Banana Bay Marina is located at the edge of a beautiful tropical rainforest in a town called Golfito located on Costa Rica's South Pacific coast. The town and marina sit in a natural, deep draft gulf offering excellent protection from the swells of the Pacific Ocean. Up until 1985, Golfito served as the area headquarters for the United Fruit Company which resulted in a prosperous trade center. The Golfito area has a population of approximately 6,778 people, and was at one point in history a true "Banana Republic." 

The closure of the United Fruit Company resulted in the town suffering from major economic loss and unemployment.  To help remedy the impoverishment of the region, the government established a duty-free shopping zone located in the Deposto Libre Comercial de Golfito.  Here you will be able to find great deals to stock up on supplies prior to heading off to the open seas.  The tourism resulting from the duty-free shopping zone and the eco-tourism industry developing around Golfito are helping to revive the region and boost the struggling local economy. 

Southern Costa Rica offers excellent ecotourist activities with easy access to some of the worlds most unique and biologically diverse protected natural areas, such as Corcovado National Park and the Golfito Wildlife Reserve.  The zone also offers excellent beaches and tropical rainforests with several lodges nearby offering a break from your boating excursions.  Other popular activities include world-class surfing, horseback riding, spelunking, sportfishing, and kayaking.

The town of Golfito also offers a hospital, a national bank, and several fine restaurants.  Access by almost all modes of transportation are readily available.  Golfito is served by two commuter airlines with several regularly scheduled flights daily to San Jose, Costa Rica's capital city. Flying time is estimated around 45 minutes. In addition, we can book direct charter flights from San Jose and many other points in Costa Rica. Please feel free to contact us for more information on the charters and general travel.

The Marina Team  

		Captain Bruce Blevins Captain Bruce Blevins, originally a Floridian, is the Marina's General Manager. Bruce first visited Costa Rica eighteen years ago when he made the voyage by means of his Jeep from his hometown of Florida. During that visit, Bruce came to love both Costa Rica, its people, and their beautiful culture. Bruce has had extensive experience both as a patron and service provider in several sportfishing and marina operations. Bruce maintains a warm and friendly environment and always welcomes any suggestions for improving services.
		Jorge Valverde Jorge has been a valued member of our office team for over 10 years. Jorge displays extraordinary interpersonal skills and computer knowledge. His college background and bilingual assets contribute to making the client's paperwork and needs a complete breeze.

Our kitchen and housekeeping staff Blanca, Chela, Nana and Conchita