Los Sueños sits on Herradura Bay, about a 90 minute drive from San José. The gated community pairs a full-service marina with the Los Sueños Marriott, an 18-hole golf course, condos and villas, and a small marina village of restaurants and shops. The marina is one of Costa Rica's busiest sportfishing hubs, with a deep bench of charter fleets and a billfish tournament series each dry season. Everything below is verified, and you can check the local tides and what's on while you are there.
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Sportfishing and charters
Billfish and offshore fleets, plus catamaran cruises, running out of the marina.
Heads up: fishing from a boat needs a license, and not every charter includes it. See the fishing license guide.
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Sailing Los Sueños
Herradura
Sailing Los Sueños offers fully private catamaran and yacht charters from Los Sueños Marina, serving Jacó, Villa Caletas, and Playa Hermosa. Trips include half day coastal sails, full day tours to Tortuga Island, and sunset cruises with snorkeling, paddle boarding, meals, and drinks. Every charter is exclusive to a single group.
Aurora Yoga
Herradura
A yoga operator offering sunset classes at the Los Sueños Beach Club in Herradura, open to all levels with mats provided. A relaxed, drop-in option for visitors staying around the marina.
Blue Marlin Sportfishing
Herradura
Blue Marlin Sportfishing books a range of charter boats out of Los Sueños Marina, from mid-size sportfishers to offshore vessels over 40 feet. Charters target blue marlin, sailfish, dorado, and roosterfish on both offshore and inshore trips. Boats come with bilingual crews and tournament-grade tackle.
Bob Marlin Sport Fishing
Herradura
Owner-run sportfishing charter operating from Playa Herradura near Los Sueños Marina, about 4 km north of Jacó. Trips run on a 35-foot express boat with air conditioning, a private bathroom and a full galley, seating up to 6 anglers. They target offshore species like marlin, sailfish, mahi-mahi and tuna, plus inshore roosterfish and snapper.
Captain Tom's Big Game Sportfishing
Herradura
Captain Tom Carton runs big game charters from Los Sueños Marina aboard My Girls, a 43 foot custom convertible, and a second boat, DreamWork. Offshore trips target marlin, sailfish, mahi mahi, and tuna, with inshore options for roosterfish. The operation has run charters in the Herradura and Jacó area for more than 33 years.
Costa Cat Cruises
Herradura
Costa Cat Cruises runs catamarans out of the commercial dock at Los Sueños Resort and Marina, led by Captain Jim Kitchell, who has worked the marina since 2001. Tours include full and half day trips to Tortuga Island plus snorkel and sunset cruises. Vessels are built to U.S. Coast Guard safety specifications and fully insured.
Maverick Sportfishing Costa Rica
Herradura
Maverick runs a fleet of custom cold-molded sportfishers based at Los Sueños Marina, ranging from 36 to 50 feet, including the well-known Fly Boats such as Spanish Fly and Super Fly. Captains and bilingual crews target sailfish, marlin, dorado, yellowfin tuna, and roosterfish on offshore and inshore charters. The company also builds its own custom sportfishing yachts.
Stay at Los Sueños
Casa Garmus, Vista Tres Bahías (Los Sueños)
Herradura
Ten-bedroom private estate home in the Vista Tres Bahias neighborhood of Los Sueños Resort, with 10.5 bathrooms, a private pool, and ocean views, sleeping up to 20 guests. The home is managed as a short-term rental by the resort's licensed vacation rental agency.
HRG Los Sueños Condo Communities (Bella Vista, Marbella, Veranda, Colina)
Herradura
Cluster of condominium communities inside Los Sueños Resort and Marina managed for short-term rental, including Bella Vista, Marbella, Veranda, Colina, and Montebello towers. Units range from two to three bedrooms with ocean, golf course, or resort views and shared pools.
Los Sueños Eco Golf Estates Private Villas
Herradura
Private single-family villas inside the Eco Golf Estates neighborhood of Los Sueños Resort, several with 6 to 10 bedrooms, private pools, and hot tubs built for large groups. Homes such as Casa Sueños and Casa Tropical are rented through the resort's licensed property managers.
Los Sueños Marriott Ocean and Golf Resort
Herradura
A 201-room beachfront resort inside the gated Los Sueños Resort and Marina community on Herradura Bay. The property includes an 18-hole championship golf course, the marina, multiple pools, and several restaurants, set against a private rainforest reserve. It operates as part of Marriott's full-service hotel brand.
Los Sueños Vacation Rentals by Costa Rica Dream Makers
Herradura
A rental-management operation offering condos, houses, and villas inside the gated Los Sueños Resort and Marina community on Herradura Bay. Guests in managed properties get access to the resort's amenities, including the marina, golf course, and beach club. The company also arranges sportfishing charters and tours.
Marina dining
Bambu Sushi and Asian Cuisine
Herradura
Sushi and pan-Asian restaurant in the Los Sueños Marina Village blending Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese dishes. The kitchen builds sushi and sashimi around the marina's fresh daily catch and overlooks the harbor. Open for lunch and dinner.
Dolce Vita
Herradura
A laid-back coffee shop and bakery in the heart of the Los Sueños Marina Village, serving espresso, fresh-baked pastries and bread, light meals, and gelato. Open from early morning to late evening.
Lanterna Italian Steakhouse
Herradura
Italian steakhouse in the Los Sueños Marina Village serving wood-fired pizzas, handmade pasta, risotto, and aged Angus steaks cooked over a wood-fire grill. Open daily for lunch and dinner with marina-side seating. Most grilled dishes except those served with pasta are prepared gluten-free.
The Hook Up
Herradura
A casual sports bar and grill in the Los Sueños Marina Village, known for burgers, tacos, and game-day viewing on a large video wall. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with delivery inside the resort.
Concierge and property
Property managers, private chefs, and concierge teams that serve the resort's rentals.
Hooven Realty
Jacó
Real estate brokerage led by Steve Hooven serving the Jacó Beach and Los Sueños markets for over a decade, with an office on the main avenue in Jacó. It handles homes, condos, and investment properties along the central Pacific coast.
HRG Properties and Rentals
Herradura
Property management and vacation rental company based at Los Sueños Resort in Herradura, also handling real estate sales and guest services such as private chefs and fishing charters. It manages owner properties and books condo and villa rentals inside the resort community.
JacoVIP
Jacó
Concierge and vacation services operator covering Jacó, Playa Hermosa, and Los Sueños Resort. It arranges private chefs, tours and excursions, fishing charters, transportation, and event services such as destination weddings and corporate retreats. It offers around-the-clock concierge support for visitors and rental guests.
JacoVIP Destination Weddings
Jacó
Villa rental and concierge company that also packages destination wedding planning, pairing private villa venues with catering, private chef service, and event coordination. Works from its portfolio of managed villas in Jaco and Los Suenos to host ceremonies and receptions.
Los Suenos Real Estate
Herradura
Official on-site developer sales office for Los Suenos Resort and Marina, representing both resale listings and new inventory across the resort's 23 gated communities. The team sells condominiums, single-family homes and custom homesites, including the Playavista Estates release of ready-to-build lots.
Natcar Car Rental (Los Sueños)
Herradura
A car rental counter in the Los Sueños Marina Village, part of the Natcar network, renting vehicles for exploring Herradura, Jacó, and the wider Central Pacific. Convenient for resort guests and marina visitors.
Private Chef Los Sueños
Herradura
In-villa private chef service operating at Los Sueños Resort and the surrounding Jacó, Herradura, and Playa Hermosa areas. It provides multi-course dinners, meal prep, catering, and cooking classes with a focus on traditional Costa Rican cuisine. The chef shops for ingredients and cooks on site in the rental kitchen.
Realty Management Costa Rica
Jacó
Property management and vacation rental company serving Jaco and Los Suenos, offering a one-stop package that includes rental marketing, concierge service, transportation, fishing charter bookings and adventure tour coordination for owners and guests. The company manages units across several Los Suenos condo buildings including Del Mar, Vista del Sol and Bella Vista.
Sibö Spa
Herradura
The full-service spa at the Los Sueños Marriott, offering massages, facials, and body treatments that draw on local rainforest ingredients. Open to resort guests and outside visitors by appointment.
Stay In Costa Rica
Herradura
Vacation rental management and concierge company operating inside the Marina Village at Los Sueños Resort and Marina, in business since 2001. It states it is the official property management contractor for Los Sueños Resort and is a Marriott Homes and Villas partner. It manages condo and villa rentals for owners across the resort.