Quepos is located on Costa Rica's central Pacific Coast. It is a small town in the Punterenas province and approximately 110 miles from San Jose.
Quepos has several luxury resorts, affordable hotels and rental homes all around the town. Accommodation prices start at $40 USD.
It is easy to find delicious eateries in Quepos. The six-block square marking the town center has many restaurants, bars and bakeries serving Costa Rican cuisine. Fresh fish and seafood are the town's specialties.
Quepos is only 4 miles away from the Manuel Antonio National Park, famous for its unbelievably diverse flora and fauna. Taking a hike in the jungle or a boat tour are the best ways to experience the wildlife.
Quepos is named after a now extinct Quepoa Indian tribe; it used to be the banana exporting harbor of Costa Rica. Today, the small town of Quepos is the fishing capital of Costa Rica, one of world's best places for game fishing and a popular tourist destination.
