Capullo Sportfishing 

4.7/5 (95 reviews)
 75X4+4M Tamarindo, Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, GU, Costa Rica

Capullo Sportfishing 

4.7/5 (95 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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Rating

4.7
95 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (111)

Amazing trip
Amazing trip
great trip
What a GREAT trip!
What a GREAT trip!
What a GREAT trip!
+105

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
92%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
95%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

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Jaime Fittipaldi
Jaime Fittipaldi
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing trip
Half Day (AM) From December 2025 on January 27, 20268 adults
our group had amazing time on this charter. we caught a couple big sailfish and the crew was incredible!! Everything was great. they provided everything we needed and more. highly recommend! wish we had more time here to book another trip
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Response from Captain
January 29, 2026
Hi Jamie, Thanks for taking the time to write a fantastic review of your trip. It’s great to hear you all had a great time and you felt well looked after. Nice to catch a couple of trophy fish as well. The crew do everything they can to try and get you on the fish and with their experience of over 30 years on the boat it certainly helps. Hopefully you will be back again and we would be more than happy to take you all out again. I can even put on extra extra beers for your next trip 😀 Enjoy the rest of your vacation. Cheers. Roy. Capullo Sportfishing
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Joe Lanser
Joe Lanser
5.0
Verified
Above and beyond
Half Day (AM) From December 2024 on February 27, 20253 adults3 children
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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Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
Sailfish
Response from Captain
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
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Mike Sullivan
Mike Sullivan
5.0
Verified
What a GREAT trip!
3/4 day Trip from December 2025 on January 9, 20261 adult
Catching a Pacific Sailfish was on my bucket list and Capullo made it happen but it wasn't just one it was FOUR! Manuel and Cheyenne were awesome in every aspect! Was the trip of a lifetime for me! Thank you for making it happen Team Capullo. I will be back for sure!
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Response from Captain
January 14, 2026
Hi Mike, so pleased you had a great day with Manuel and Cheyenne and happy that you got the trophy fish that you were looking for and another 3 on top. We would love to see you back on the boat for another fishing adventure in the future. Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
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Brian Cooper
Brian Cooper
5.0
Verified
Blue Marlin
Full Day Trip From December 2024 on August 8, 20254 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Wahoo
Blue Marlin
Response from Captain
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
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Walter Moore
Walter Moore
5.0
Verified
great trip
3/4 day Trip from December 2025 on January 13, 20262 adults3 children
great crew and great trip
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Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Yellowfin Tuna
Response from Captain
January 15, 2026
Hi Joey, thank you for taking the time to give us a review and sharing the photo of the mahi mahi you caught. We appreciate it. Hope you had plenty of fish for everyone with the mahi mahi and the yellow fin tuna. Look forward to seeing you again. Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
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US $1,356
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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3/4 day Trip from December 2025
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Rating

4.7
95 reviews
5
82
4
6
3
4
2
2
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (111)

Amazing trip
Amazing trip
great trip
What a GREAT trip!
What a GREAT trip!
What a GREAT trip!
+105

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
92%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
95%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (95)

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Showing 15 of 95 reviews
Jaime Fittipaldi
Jaime Fittipaldi
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing trip
Half Day (AM) From December 2025 on January 27, 20268 adults
our group had amazing time on this charter. we caught a couple big sailfish and the crew was incredible!! Everything was great. they provided everything we needed and more. highly recommend! wish we had more time here to book another trip
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Response from Captain
January 29, 2026
Hi Jamie, Thanks for taking the time to write a fantastic review of your trip. It’s great to hear you all had a great time and you felt well looked after. Nice to catch a couple of trophy fish as well. The crew do everything they can to try and get you on the fish and with their experience of over 30 years on the boat it certainly helps. Hopefully you will be back again and we would be more than happy to take you all out again. I can even put on extra extra beers for your next trip 😀 Enjoy the rest of your vacation. Cheers. Roy. Capullo Sportfishing
0
Joe Lanser
Joe Lanser
5.0
Verified
Above and beyond
Half Day (AM) From December 2024 on February 27, 20253 adults3 children
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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Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
Sailfish
Response from Captain
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
0
Mike Sullivan
Mike Sullivan
5.0
Verified
What a GREAT trip!
3/4 day Trip from December 2025 on January 9, 20261 adult
Catching a Pacific Sailfish was on my bucket list and Capullo made it happen but it wasn't just one it was FOUR! Manuel and Cheyenne were awesome in every aspect! Was the trip of a lifetime for me! Thank you for making it happen Team Capullo. I will be back for sure!
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Response from Captain
January 14, 2026
Hi Mike, so pleased you had a great day with Manuel and Cheyenne and happy that you got the trophy fish that you were looking for and another 3 on top. We would love to see you back on the boat for another fishing adventure in the future. Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
0
Brian Cooper
Brian Cooper
5.0
Verified
Blue Marlin
Full Day Trip From December 2024 on August 8, 20254 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Wahoo
Blue Marlin
Response from Captain
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
0
Walter Moore
Walter Moore
5.0
Verified
great trip
3/4 day Trip from December 2025 on January 13, 20262 adults3 children
great crew and great trip
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Yellowfin Tuna
Response from Captain
January 15, 2026
Hi Joey, thank you for taking the time to give us a review and sharing the photo of the mahi mahi you caught. We appreciate it. Hope you had plenty of fish for everyone with the mahi mahi and the yellow fin tuna. Look forward to seeing you again. Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
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FAQs about Capullo Sportfishing

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What is the boat like?

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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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