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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Our Team
Hansel G.
Captain

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Papi Chulo Sportfishing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(79 reviews)
Playa Flamingo
 Last booking: 4 days 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
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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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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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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   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
Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day on December 23, 2025
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Michael O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Brent

VERIFIED   Full Day on December 13, 2025
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Phillip G.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day on January 7, 2026
Phillip G. recommends Papi Chulo Sportfishing
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