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The Ultimate Combo

July 18, 2026 Playa Herradura 6 photos
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Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Bonito
Bonito

Trip Summary

Early Bite, Fresh Sashimi, and Paradise Island Why choose between a world-class fishing charter and a tropical island getaway when you can have both? We cleared the marina early at 6:30 AM to maximize every minute of the day. Just 7 miles out, we began tracking a beautiful blue-water color change, leading us to one of our favorite secret spots about 10 miles out. The ocean welcomed us with three clean Black Tunas—which our crew immediately transformed into a spectacular, ultra-fresh sashimi right on the deck! By 8:20 AM, the action heated up as we ran into a productive current line and hooked into a thrilling double-hookup of Mahi-Mahi (Dorados). One put up a spectacular fight and managed a lucky escape right by the gunwale, but we cleanly boated the second one, securing another premium catch. With our fishing fix satisfied, we set coordinates for the enchanting Tortuga Island. The weather was absolutely perfect—warm sunshine and calm, gentle breezes. Our guests spent an unforgettable afternoon enjoying the beach, riding the high-energy banana boat, and sharing a delicious lunch on the white sands. We made a quick trolling pass on the way back to port, but the ocean decided to let us just relax and enjoy the sunset navigation. A flawless day from start to finish! Daily Log: Service: Fishing & Tortuga Island Combo Charter Departure Time: 06:30 AM Total Catch: 3 Black Tunas (served as fresh onboard sashimi), 2 Mahi-Mahi (from an exciting double-hookup) Island Activities: Beach relaxation, local lunch, and high-energy Banana Boat rides. Key Highlight: Combining tactical offshore fishing with premium hospitality (onboard sashimi preparation) and a flawless family beach day under perfect weather conditions. #IslaTortuga #MahiMah #SashimiOnBoard #CostaRicaComboTour #HerraduraBeach #PuraVida
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Mathis Trips
Playa-herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
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Welcome aboard the Mathis, where the ocean stops being a map and becomes your own legend. Your journey begins at the Herradura Beach nearby exclusive Marina Los Sueños, the world's epicenter for sport fishing. From the very first greeting, you...

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