Captain
Elvin Gutiérrez

Member since February 2019 Pococí, Costa Rica
Background
Capt. Elvin, or more commonly known as "Primo", is a Tortuguero native. Originally from Parismina, he has made Tortuguero his home for over 25 years. Having run a successful, honest business, he's well-known and liked in the village, famous for his passion for the outdoors and, of course, fishing. Capt. Primo knows all there is about Tortuguero's seas and rivers as well as the wildlife. He will be your captain on the 25' Mako boat, while Capt. Clifford from Colorado, just an hour away from Tortuguero, will take the wheel on the super panga.

Hey, I'm Captain Elvin Gutiérrez

Pococí, Costa Rica
Background
Capt. Elvin, or more commonly known as "Primo", is a Tortuguero native. Originally from Parismina, he has made Tortuguero his home for over 25 years. Having run a successful, honest business, he's well-known and liked in the village, famous for his passion for the outdoors and, of course, fishing. Capt. Primo knows all there is about Tortuguero's seas and rivers as well as the wildlife. He will be your captain on the 25' Mako boat, while Capt. Clifford from Colorado, just an hour away from Tortuguero, will take the wheel on the super panga.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(12 reviews)
Pococí
Trips from US $370

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.2 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
81%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
75%
Appropriate for children
53%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
71%
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Jean-Paul K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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First time saltwater excursion

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip River or Inshore on April 25, 2025
I flyfished for tarpon for the very first time. My captain and guide was Elvin Gutiérrez aka Primo. He has 40 years of guiding...
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Riccardo U. T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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That’s the captain you want

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip River or Inshore on April 18, 2025
Tarpon fishing is hard. Conditions were far from ideal, with rain, wind and stormy ocean. Capt. Primo did literally everything...
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Micah S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Primo is the best

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip River or Inshore on August 28, 2024
Tarpon fishing is hard. Primo will give you the best opportunity to catch a giant tarpon. He works hard, knows the waters,...
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Tim F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Primo best in Torteguero

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip River or Inshore on January 1, 2024
My wife and I took the full day fishing charter with Capt. Primo.  He was very knowledgeable and patient with us as he would...
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Joshua B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip River or Inshore on April 29, 2024
Captain Elvin was very accommodating and made sure every member of our party caught a fish.
Joshua B. recommends Tortuguero Sport Fishing
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