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The people of Tilarán had more hopes of seeing the mythical 30-meter snake (legend of the area) than of having a tourist boat for 150 people.
However, businessman Gilberto Varela Mora, who arrived in Tilarán 40 years ago from Cobano, Puntarenas, had been thinking about the idea for a decade.
Varela began to travel in a boat with tourists 20 years ago in the reservoir made by the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) in 1979, with an extension of 88 square kilometers, 95% of which were in the canton of Tilarán, Guanacaste.
But after a while, 58-year-old Varela thought that it was feasible to attract tourists to the lake due to the beauty of the area and the proximity of the Arenal Volcano.
After deciding that the boat that suited him best was a Catamaran, he contacted naval engineer Eduardo Acevedo, from Puntarenas, who had been an instructor of the National Institute of Learning (INA).
The Catamaran “Tucán Arenal” was ready to start sailing in March with an investment of 400 million colones.
I’ve made trips with up to 100 tourists across the lake. High government officials, big businessmen ,but also common people have come, because the rate is accesible for all. There is also a demand for private parties such as birthdays and weddings,”
said Varela enthusiastically.
It is an important contribution to boost the economy of the canton,”
Stated Juan Pablo Barquero, Mayor of Tilarán.