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
(75 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 75 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (132)
Great Crew, Mate works really hard
Great Time Good Crew
Great Time Good Crew
+129
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
92%
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Daniel M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Sailfish and all the big mahi you could want

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on October 26, 2023
nonstop action catching big mahi , went 1/3 on sails fun crew that spoke english. my wife even started feeling a little seasick...
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Eugene F.
Cape Fair, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on February 2, 2022
We had a great time with Jose and Danny. It was an in shore trip and we caught lots of fishโ€ฆ.Trigger fish, Mackeral, Red...
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Joseph D.
San Josรฉ, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew great boat

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 5, 2023
Spent half day inshore caught 8 mahimahi The crew or as friendly as can be we ate sashimi right after we caught our fish best...
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Peter E.
Howell, Michigan
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day trip - Great day of catching sailfish

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on June 29, 2021
Had a great time fishing with Captain Joseโ€™ and first mate Alex.ย  After the smooth ride out to deep water we were on our...
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Kelly A.
Decatur, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Inshore half day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on February 21, 2021
The day started off great. We caught some early fish (bonitas and a tuna mackerel) and started after the roosterfish. Unfortunately,...
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