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
(72 reviews)
Playa Flamingo
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $890

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 72 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (131)
Great Time Good Crew
Great Time Good Crew
Great Time Good Crew
+128
Angler rating
61
7
2
1
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
91%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 72 reviews
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
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Papi Chulo Sportfishing Charter Operator replied

Jose A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect Day Fishing!

VERIFIED   ยพ day on March 6, 2024
My buddies and I were in Costa Rica for a company trip and decided to knock fishing in Costa Rica off the list, and let me...
Jose A. recommends Papi Chulo Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Jose A. recommends Papi Chulo Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Anthony P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with George

VERIFIED   ยพ day on August 15, 2023
Anthony P. recommends Papi Chulo Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Anthony P. recommends Papi Chulo Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Jeremy O.
Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain Willy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 26, 2023
It was a great excursion. There was not a lot of action because it was a shorter trip and closer in than the deep trophy waters....
Jeremy O. recommends Papi Chulo Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Jeremy O. recommends Papi Chulo Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful

Kevin M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with George

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on April 7, 2023
Kevin M. recommends Papi Chulo Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Kevin M. recommends Papi Chulo Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful