Capullo Sportfishing 

4.8/5 (90 reviews)
 75X4+4M Tamarindo, Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, GU, Costa Rica

Capullo Sportfishing 

4.8/5 (90 reviews)
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75X4+4M Tamarindo, Guanacaste Province
Tamarindo, GU, Costa Rica
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Based out of the community of Tamarindo Beach, Capullo Sportfishing aims to provide a memorable experience on the northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The seas around Tamarindo are famous for being one of the prime spots for world-class sportfishing in Central America.

Capt. Manuel Leal and First Mate Cheyenne Rosales have been fishing together for 25 years. They consistently provide expert service and will work tirelessly to ensure you have a fun time. They are happy to cater to the individual desires of their clients and excel at instructing beginners, both young and old. They will show you how to fish and land your own catch and can also work with veteran anglers to plan the perfect trip.

Their boat is a 36’ Topaz offshore sportfisher that runs on a pair of 400 HP Caterpillar Diesel engines. Freshly painted and refitted in 2023, now with a baby blue hull, new comfortable deck seating & roof covering. She also boasts a 14 foot beam instead of the traditional 12 foot making her very stable & ready to take up to 7 anglers out for an adventure!

The trip packages on offer are geared for targeting Sailfish, Blue, Black and Striped Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Snapper and many others. If you manage to catch Tuna or Mahi Mahi, Capt. Manuel can use it to prepare some finger-licking Sashimi.

You’ll have the very best fishing tackle and equipment at your disposal included in the trip price. Complimentary drinks, fruit & light snacks will also be waiting for you on board, with sandwiches being served on longer trips. This part of Costa Rica is a great place to be fishing all year-round, so come on down for a taste!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 90 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (101)

Fish on!
Fish on!
Fish on!
+98

Angler rating

79
5
3
2
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

93%

Appropriate for children

91%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

95%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 90 reviews
Showing: 5 of 90 reviews
Joe L.
Joe L.
5.0/5

Feb 27, 2025

Half Day (AM) From December 2024

Above and beyond

VERIFIED

Capullo treated us very well when they didn't have to. They were waiting on a part for their boat and went out of their way to make sure that we were in great hands on another boat. They could have just canceled and left us on our own but they didn't. They truly care about their customers and will go above and beyond to take great care of them. Even though there was a mechanical issue with their boat, I'm so glad that I booked with Capullo. Highly recommended!

Capullo treated us very well when they didn't have to. They were waiting on a part for their boat and went out of their way to...  

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 Joe L. recommends Capullo Sportfishing
 Joe L. recommends Capullo Sportfishing
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Replied on February 28, 2025
Hi Joe, thank you for your lovely review. We know that our clients look forward to their fishing charters so we never want to disappoint when things don't go as planned. We have a wonderful fishing community in Tamarindo and we help each other out where possible. Look forward to having you on board with Capullo the next time! Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing

Brian C.
Brian C.
5.0/5

Aug 8, 2025

Full Day Trip From December 2024

Blue Marlin

VERIFIED

Great outing with Capullo! We were hooked up with a blue marlin within 2 hours of being on the water. The captain and the first mate were very knowledgeable. We hooked 3 blue marlin and landed 2. We also caught a wahoo, multiple tunas and rainbow runners. Great trip all around, will be back.

Great outing with Capullo! We were hooked up with a blue marlin within 2 hours of being on the water. The captain and the first...  

Captain replied
 Brian C. recommends Capullo Sportfishing
 Brian C. recommends Capullo Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 9, 2025
Hi Brian, thank you for your review. You certainly had an action packed day on Capullo. Not all days are as eventful as this but every so often it happens. So pleased you had an awesome day and we look forward to seeing you and your friends again. Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing

Thomas E.
Thomas E.
5.0/5

Jul 20, 2025

3/4 day Trip from December 2024

Son's first Pacific Sailfish

VERIFIED

We didn't have our lines in for five minutes and we had two Sailfish on!! Highly recommend this crew for their professionalism and skills. Total of five Sailfish hits and one Marlin.

We didn't have our lines in for five minutes and we had two Sailfish on!! Highly recommend this crew for their professionalism...  

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 Thomas E. recommends Capullo Sportfishing
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Replied on July 21, 2025
Hi Thomas, thank you for your review & great you got some good action on your charter with the sailfish & marlin. Look forward to seeing you again. Best regards Roy Capullo Sportfishing

Sterling F.
Sterling F.
5.0/5

May 31, 2025

Half Day (AM) From December 2024

Great Trip

VERIFIED

Captain and Cheyenne were both working hard for us on a slow day. Ended up with a swordfish and a mahi. It was my 6 yr old sons first time deep sea and it went so well!

Captain and Cheyenne were both working hard for us on a slow day. Ended up with a swordfish and a mahi. It was my 6 yr old sons...  

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 Sterling F. recommends Capullo Sportfishing
 Sterling F. recommends Capullo Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 1, 2025
Hi Sterling, thank you for taking the time to give us a review. Pleased that your son had a great time on his first deep sea fishing trip and got himself a mahi. There's no stopping him now! Kind regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing

Julianna S.
Julianna S.
5.0/5

Jan 24, 2025

Half Day (AM) From December 2024

Amazing fishing trip

VERIFIED

We had such a nice time . Everyone was able to reel in a fish. We caught a bunch of mackerel . The crew made us some of the freshest sushi we have ever had right on the deck of the boat . We took home a ton of fresh mackerel . A fishing trip for the books that is for sure .

We had such a nice time . Everyone was able to reel in a fish. We caught a bunch of mackerel . The crew made us some of the freshest...  

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 Julianna S. recommends Capullo Sportfishing
 Julianna S. recommends Capullo Sportfishing
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Replied on January 24, 2025
Hi Julianna, thank you for your review and pleased you had a great day on the boat & everyone got to reel in a fish. Hope to see you again soon! Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing.

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US $1,243 
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US $1,356 
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US $1,356 
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US $1,808 
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US $1,921 
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US $2,034 
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US $2,147 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 90 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (101)

Fish on!
Fish on!
Fish on!
+98

Angler rating

79
5
3
2
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

93%

Appropriate for children

91%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

95%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 90 reviews
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Joe L.
Joe L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Above and beyond

VERIFIED

Half Day (AM) From December 2024 on February 27, 2025

Capullo treated us very well when they didn't have to. They were waiting on a part for their boat and went out of their way to make sure that we were in great hands on another boat. They could have just canceled and left us on our own but they didn't. They truly care about their customers and will go above and beyond to take great care of them. Even though there was a mechanical issue with their boat, I'm so glad that I booked with Capullo. Highly recommended!

Capullo treated us very well when they didn't have to. They were waiting on a part for their boat and went out of their way to make sure that we were in great hands on another boat. They could have just canceled and left us on our own but they didn't. They truly care about their customers and will go above and beyond to take great care of them. Even though there was a mechanical issue with their boat, I'm so glad that I booked with Capullo. Highly recommended!  

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 Joe L. recommends Capullo Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on February 28, 2025
Hi Joe, thank you for your lovely review. We know that our clients look forward to their fishing charters so we never want to disappoint when things don't go as planned. We have a wonderful fishing community in Tamarindo and we help each other out where possible. Look forward to having you on board with Capullo the next time! Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing

Brian C.
Brian C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Blue Marlin

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip From December 2024 on August 8, 2025

Great outing with Capullo! We were hooked up with a blue marlin within 2 hours of being on the water. The captain and the first mate were very knowledgeable. We hooked 3 blue marlin and landed 2. We also caught a wahoo, multiple tunas and rainbow runners. Great trip all around, will be back.

Great outing with Capullo! We were hooked up with a blue marlin within 2 hours of being on the water. The captain and the first mate were very knowledgeable. We hooked 3 blue marlin and landed 2. We also caught a wahoo, multiple tunas and rainbow runners. Great trip all around, will be back.  

 Brian C. recommends Capullo Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 9, 2025
Hi Brian, thank you for your review. You certainly had an action packed day on Capullo. Not all days are as eventful as this but every so often it happens. So pleased you had an awesome day and we look forward to seeing you and your friends again. Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing

Thomas E.
Thomas E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Son's first Pacific Sailfish

VERIFIED

3/4 day Trip from December 2024 on July 20, 2025

We didn't have our lines in for five minutes and we had two Sailfish on!! Highly recommend this crew for their professionalism and skills. Total of five Sailfish hits and one Marlin.

We didn't have our lines in for five minutes and we had two Sailfish on!! Highly recommend this crew for their professionalism and skills. Total of five Sailfish hits and one Marlin.  

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 Thomas E. recommends Capullo Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 21, 2025
Hi Thomas, thank you for your review & great you got some good action on your charter with the sailfish & marlin. Look forward to seeing you again. Best regards Roy Capullo Sportfishing

Sterling F.
Sterling F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED

Half Day (AM) From December 2024 on May 31, 2025

Captain and Cheyenne were both working hard for us on a slow day. Ended up with a swordfish and a mahi. It was my 6 yr old sons first time deep sea and it went so well!

Captain and Cheyenne were both working hard for us on a slow day. Ended up with a swordfish and a mahi. It was my 6 yr old sons first time deep sea and it went so well!  

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 Sterling F. recommends Capullo Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 1, 2025
Hi Sterling, thank you for taking the time to give us a review. Pleased that your son had a great time on his first deep sea fishing trip and got himself a mahi. There's no stopping him now! Kind regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing

Julianna S.
Julianna S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day (AM) From December 2024 on January 24, 2025

We had such a nice time . Everyone was able to reel in a fish. We caught a bunch of mackerel . The crew made us some of the freshest sushi we have ever had right on the deck of the boat . We took home a ton of fresh mackerel . A fishing trip for the books that is for sure .

We had such a nice time . Everyone was able to reel in a fish. We caught a bunch of mackerel . The crew made us some of the freshest sushi we have ever had right on the deck of the boat . We took home a ton of fresh mackerel . A fishing trip for the books that is for sure .  

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 Julianna S. recommends Capullo Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on January 24, 2025
Hi Julianna, thank you for your review and pleased you had a great day on the boat & everyone got to reel in a fish. Hope to see you again soon! Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing.

FAQs about Capullo Sportfishing

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1983
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Topaz
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar Diesel
Powered by
2 x 400HP
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