Charter Operator
Papi Chulo Sportfishing

Member since May 2019 Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
Background
Fish with the crew that has been trained and fishing for over 20 years. Captain Hansel (charter operator) will meet and greet You. He loves to fish and loves sharing his knowledge and experience with his clients. One of his main goals on each trip is for you to discover the incredible fishing opportunities in Costa Rica.

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Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
Background
Fish with the crew that has been trained and fishing for over 20 years. Captain Hansel (charter operator) will meet and greet You. He loves to fish and loves sharing his knowledge and experience with his clients. One of his main goals on each trip is for you to discover the incredible fishing opportunities in Costa Rica.
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Hansel G.
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Papi Chulo Sportfishing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(77 reviews)
Playa Flamingo
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Trips from US $890

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 77 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (135)
No Roosters but lots of snapper and had a great time
No Roosters but lots of snapper and had a great time
No Roosters but lots of snapper and had a great time
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
92%
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Rick S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on fishing charter.

VERIFIED   NEW  ยพ day Offshore on January 2, 2026
Had a great time with Hansel & Daniel on the Papi Chula charter catching a 55โ€ Wahoo that was made into sashimi within 30...
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Jeremy J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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No Roosters but lots of snapper and had a great time

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on January 9, 2026
very friendly crew and get to see a bunch of whales and dolphins
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Cynthia S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day on December 23, 2025
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Chris D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time Good Crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 8, 2025
Crew was great. Well organized. Did the morning fish was very successful. 3 mahi mahi, 1 sail fish and multiple releases. Would...
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David W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A Good Morning Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 4, 2025
It was a beautiful morning and a great time to be on the water. We caught a nice four + ft. mahi and 2 sailfish. We had a couple...
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