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.

Hey, we're Papi Chulo Sportfishing

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.
Our Team
Hansel G.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(79 reviews)
Playa Flamingo
 Last booking: 10 hours ago
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Trips from US $1,050

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 79 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (141)
Terrific day of fishing!
Terrific day of fishing!
Awesome day
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
92%
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Stacey T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Terrific day of fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  ยพ day Offshore on February 10, 2026
We had a great trip aboard Papi Chulo with Captain Hansel and crew. Everyone in our group caught fish. First mate Daniel made...
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Austin B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome day

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day on January 23, 2026
5 sails and 2 tuna - captain Hansel put us on. First Mate Daniel provided outstanding service and was a genuine pleasure to...
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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   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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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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