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.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(71 reviews)
Playa Flamingo
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $890

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 71 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (131)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
91%
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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   NEW  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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Daniel W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Day of Fishing!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 1, 2025
My wife and I went out on a half-day trip. The captain and deckhand were very friendly and knew what they were doing. It was...
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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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Jamil B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on January 4, 2025
Did the morning charter.ย  The Papa Chul was perfect for 3 adults and one 4 year old.ย  Caught fish with is 45 minutes trolling.ย ...
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Arnaud M.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Not very good..

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on November 23, 2025
Not super happy with our half day trip. My previous messages were not directly to the captain, and everything mentioned ahead...
Arnaud M. does not recommend Papi Chulo Sportfishing
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