Captain Jose and First Mate Esteban absolutely made our trip phenomenal - theyโre a top notch fishing team and even better as people. We had a slower start to the morning, but these guys worked tirelessly to track down the bite, and it paid off big with some Mahi Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna.
Their knowledge and positive energy turned what couldโve been a tough day into a memorable one. On top of that, they cleaned our tuna right there on the boat and whipped up some of the best sashimi my wife and I have ever had, fresh off the line.
If youโre looking for a charter out of Quepos, do yourself a favor and book with Hidalgo Sport Fishing. Jose and Esteban are the best of the best, and we canโt wait to fish with them again!
Captain Jose and First Mate Esteban absolutely made our trip phenomenal - theyโre a top notch fishing team and even better as people. We had a slower start to the morning, but these guys worked tirelessly to track down the bite, and it paid off big with some Mahi Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna. Their knowledge and positive energy turned what couldโve been a tough day into a memorable one. On top of that, they cleaned our tuna right there on the boat and whipped up some of the best sashimi... More
โญโญโญโญโญ Captain Jose and mate Greiban are the real deal. My wife and I booked Hidalgo Sportfishing specifically to chase sailfish, and they delivered in a big way โ we landed 4! These two are as friendly, knowledgeable, and professional as it gets. You can tell immediately that they know these waters inside and out. Donโt let the boatโs appearance fool you compared to some of the flashier charters in the area โ it has everything you need and then some. But honestly, the boat is secondary. The captain and mate are the difference-maker, and I believe they could out-fish anyone operating in the area. My wife and I couldnโt have asked for a better experience. If weโre ever back in the area, weโre not even bothering to look at other charters. Hidalgo Sportfishing is our first and only call. Highly recommend without hesitation.
โญโญโญโญโญ Captain Jose and mate Greiban are the real deal. My wife and I booked Hidalgo Sportfishing specifically to chase sailfish, and they delivered in a big way โ we landed 4! These two are as friendly, knowledgeable, and professional as it gets. You can tell immediately that they know these waters inside and out. Donโt let the boatโs appearance fool you compared to some of the flashier charters in the area โ it has everything you need and then some. But honestly,... More
captain and first mate were top notch. Ive taken guided trips in Florida, Texas, Alaska, California, and Boston โ and i put him at the top. why? hes relaxed, flexible, hard working, good with kids, and wants to put you on fish. he allowed me to bring my own tackle, and i appreciated his flexibility in tailoring the trip exactly as i requested. we had 4 kids along, and we caught so many fish they got tired of reeling them in. The best part of the day for me personally was taking a 118โ sailfish with a travel rod and a 3500 reel. it was a spectacular day we will never forget. i cannot thank Captain enough. he is truly special at what he does and truly cares about your experience on the water.
captain and first mate were top notch. Ive taken guided trips in Florida, Texas, Alaska, California, and Boston โ and i put him at the top. why? hes relaxed, flexible, hard working, good with kids, and wants to put you on fish. he allowed me to bring my own tackle, and i appreciated his flexibility in tailoring the trip exactly as i requested. we had 4 kids along, and we caught so many fish they got tired of reeling them in. The best part of the day for me personally was taking a 118โ sailfish... More
Wow, Thanks for that amazing review my friend! I am so pleased that you guys had a great day and the kids enjoyed. What a pleasure knowing all our efforts pay off. Always here if youโre in town ๐ฃ๐จ๐ท๐จ๐ท Pura Vida!
This was easily one of the best fishing experiences Iโve ever had. The two-man crew was outstanding โ knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely friendly from start to finish. They knew exactly where to go, how to read the water, and worked incredibly well together. Their expertise showed immediately when we started hooking fish. Within a few hours, I had crossed two major bucket-list species off my list: two beautiful sailfish and over a dozen mahi mahi. The sailfish fights were spectacular โ exactly what Iโd hoped for. The crewโs coaching and quick action on the boat made sure I landed both of them safely. The mahi mahi bite was nonstop at times, and the colors on these fish are just insane in person. We had constant action, laughs, and perfect weather to top it all off. Everything was top-notch: the boat was clean and well-equipped, the tackle was high-quality, and the crew made sure I felt safe and comfortable the entire day. They were prepared for some epic photos for me too. If youโre thinking about going fishing in Costa Rica, book this charter without hesitation. Whether youโre an experienced angler or just looking to check off bucket-list species, this crew will deliver an amazing day on the water. Iโll definitely be back next time Iโm in Costa Rica! Highly recommended. Thank you, you guys made it a trip Iโll remember forever!
This was easily one of the best fishing experiences Iโve ever had. The two-man crew was outstanding โ knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely friendly from start to finish. They knew exactly where to go, how to read the water, and worked incredibly well together. Their expertise showed immediately when we started hooking fish. Within a few hours, I had crossed two major bucket-list species off my list: two beautiful sailfish and over a dozen mahi mahi. The sailfish fights were... More
Wow โ muchรญsimas gracias por tomarte el tiempo de compartir esta experiencia tan increรญble con nosotros ๐ย
Fue un verdadero placer tenerte a bordo y ser parte de esos momentos tan especiales. Nos alegra muchรญsimo saber que pudiste cumplir metas de tu bucket list con esos sailfish y la acciรณn constante de mahi mahi โ ยกdรญas asรญ son los que todos soรฑamos! ๐ฃ๐ฅย
De parte de todo el equipo, gracias por confiar en nosotros. Siempre trabajamos para dar la mejor experiencia posible, dentro y fuera del agua, y comentarios como el tuyo significan mucho.ย
Cuando vuelvas a Costa Rica, aquรญ tienes tu casa en el mar โ estaremos mรกs que listos para otra gran aventura ๐ชย
ยกPura vida y tight lines!
Wow โ muchรญsimas gracias por tomarte el tiempo de compartir esta experiencia tan increรญble con nosotros ๐ย Fue un verdadero placer tenerte a bordo y ser parte de esos momentos tan especiales. Nos alegra muchรญsimo saber que pudiste cumplir metas de tu bucket list con esos sailfish y la acciรณn constante de mahi mahi โ ยกdรญas asรญ son los que todos soรฑamos! ๐ฃ๐ฅย De parte de todo el equipo, gracias por confiar en nosotros. Siempre trabajamos para dar la mejor... More
We had an amazing days fishing with Jose and the captains mate. Nothing was too much trouble.ย Great food and drink on the boat and a lovely friendly atmosphere! Caught a sailfish, which was an amazing creature to see, made our day,ย and was down to the local knowledge and experience of Jose and mate who worked tirelessly all day to maximise every chance of catching.ย To top the day off and on the way back to port we had a boat stop to do snorkelling and saw some amazing marine fish! Would recommend these guys every time! Made a day to remember for us and will definitely return to them to do the inshore trip to catch a rooster fish! โค๏ธ๐.
We had an amazing days fishing with Jose and the captains mate. Nothing was too much trouble.ย Great food and drink on the boat and a lovely friendly atmosphere! Caught a sailfish, which was an amazing creature to see, made our day,ย and was down to the local knowledge and experience of Jose and mate who worked tirelessly all day to maximise every chance of catching.ย To top the day off and on the way back to port we had a boat stop to do snorkelling and saw some amazing marine fish! Would... More
Hi Juliette,
Thank you so much for the lovely review! Iโm really glad you enjoyed your day out with us โ it was a pleasure having you onboard.
Seeing your reaction to the sailfish was definitely a highlight for us too. My mate and I always do our best to make the most of every opportunity out there, so Iโm happy that all the effort paid off. Iโm also glad we were able to squeeze in some snorkeling on the way back and that you got to see some of the marine life up close!
Weโd love to have you back for an inshore trip next time to go after roosterfish โ looking forward to it already.
Hi Juliette, Thank you so much for the lovely review! Iโm really glad you enjoyed your day out with us โ it was a pleasure having you onboard. Seeing your reaction to the sailfish was definitely a highlight for us too. My mate and I always do our best to make the most of every opportunity out there, so Iโm happy that all the effort paid off. Iโm also glad we were able to squeeze in some snorkeling on the way back and that you got to see some of the marine life up close! Weโd... More