We began the trip at Porto Bello hotel, the group of 10 arrived, we did a role call, made sure everyone was there, had their suntan lotion, beach attire, etc. 8 a.m. we leave the mooring and head up the estuary. This is about an hour trip to get out into the gulf. Along the way Pedro, the Captain points out places of interest and explains the history of Puntarenas, one of the oldest ports in Costa Rica. By now we are into the gulf.

The Island is about 9 miles from Puntarenas, or about a 2 hour direct sail. We are serving refreshments and snacks, the group are enjoying the ride and soaking up the sun. We take our time and do a roundabout tour of the gulf, arriving at our anchorage at San Lucas about 11 a.m. The guest are excited and anxious to land!

We ferry the group to shore, Louis our cook/guide, accompanies them. Off they go exploring and taking fotos. It is a few minute walk to the prison buildings, then up a hill to a breath taking view of the gulf and the deserted beach of San Lucas, We are the only people on the island! Our own private beach!!

After swimming, exploring, and taking fotos, the group arrives back to the dock about 2 p.m. We pick them up and return to Anastasia for a quick rinse off/shower, and a late lunch. After resting a while, it's up anchor and a long leisurely sail around the gulf. We take our time, cruising up and down the beach side of Puntarenas for about 3 hours before heading back to the estuary for the 1 hour trip back to the mooring. We arrive about 6.30, all in all, a great sail and a great day in Paradise!!  Terry Boone

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Underway to San Lucas Island	Underground Prison Cell exploring "Ghost Prison"	Prison on San Lucas Island
San Lucas Church Interior	San Lucas Church Interior	"Wild" deer on San Lucas Island Monkey on San Lucas Island

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Costa Rica Sailing Charters
Terrence C. Boone
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Telephone: 011-506-8383-3170
Toll Free: 1-877-490-5188
Email: terrencecboone@yahoo.com