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 Jose (charter operator) will meet and greet You. He loves to fish and loves sharing his knowledge and experience with his customers. 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 Jose (charter operator) will meet and greet You. He loves to fish and loves sharing his knowledge and experience with his customers. 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
(68 reviews)
Playa Flamingo
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Trips from US $850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 68 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (129)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
91%
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Dean D.
Cohasset, CA
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with George

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 13, 2022
Papi Chulo had to get work done on his boat so moved us to another charter boat. Captain and crew were great but only took...
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Donald N.
Quepos, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Full Day Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 24, 2020
The crew was spectacular! They were very nice and professional! They brought us to a beautiful spot and within the first 5...
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Chelsey T.
Coopersburg, PA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with George

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 10, 2023
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Benjamin B.
Spring, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain Manuel

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2022
Great boat, food and drinks. But only caught a few fish!
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Mitch G.
San Josรฉ, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day out on Papi Chulo

Full Day Trip on January 23, 2020
Iโ€™ve charted numerous boats in Costa Rica. Iโ€™ve had the most success on Papi Chulo. The captain is very knowledgeable of...
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