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Jennifer Heinz-zahner
Jennifer Heinz-zahner
us
Maryland, US
•
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified

Wonderful Day on the Pacific

Full Day4 adults

Our family of four had a wonderful day on the water. We didn’t catch any fish while trolling, but neither did other boats in the area. The two mates really put in the effort while trolling, by trying endless lures and fresh bait. The fish just weren’t biting. We requested to use our last 1-2 hours to bottom fish. That’s when the action began! We landed numerous Grouper, 2 beautiful Snapper, and others. The only glitch was the requested gluten free lunch of chicken and rice, turned into sandwiches. The person in our group with Celiac made a lettuce and turkey wrap. So it all worked out in the end.

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Papi Chulo Sportfishing
Papi Chulo Sportfishing
4.8
(90)
33 ft
Group size 1 - 5
1 - 5
Fish 1
Fish 2
+6
5 hour trip • 5 persons
US $990

Rating

4.8
90 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 94%
    Great experience
  • 86%
    Family friendly
  • 100%
    Friendly captain
  • 93%
    Good boat
  • 94%
    Recommended
  • 92%
    Caught fish

All reviews (90)

Showing 1 – 5 of 90 reviews
  • Chase Winton
    Chase Winton
    us
    San Antonio, TX, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Incredible trip!

    Full Day • 5 adults

    We went for a friends bachelor party and ended up having the best fishing trip! One that most anglers never get to have! We caught a huge marlin right out the gate, bright and early in the morning. The fight was incredible. We then caught many mahi mahi for the remainder of our day. The crew was a lot of fun to hang with and very good at their craft. They were super helpful and a blast to be around. The captain of papi chulo knew how to put us on the fish we wanted and knew how to maneuver the boat with perfection once we hooked a fish. 11/10 for Papi Chulo Charters!! Book with these guys!!

    Reported Catch
    Blue Marlin
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Response from Charter operator

    thanks for your great review chase were gald we could make your experience a great memory! it was a blast habing you on board the papi chulo pura vida

  • Jonathan Croitz
    Jonathan Croitz
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wyoming, US
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    Member since 2026
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    On The Fish!

    Full Day • 2 adults

    We boked the 8 hour fishing trip. The Captain and Mates were all great! They communicated very well with us and made sure we had everything we needed. Took about an hour to get out to the fishing grounds. They started trolling and we had our first fish on the line about an hour later. It was a nice sailfish! Got it all the way back to the boat and got pictures before they released it. We hooked two more sailfish that broke the line before we could get them in. About 5 hours into the trip we caught another really nice sailfish. Started reeling it in and hooked another on the other line at the same time. Got those two reeled in, got pictures, and we were exhausted. Headed back a little early after catching 5 sailfish and getting 3 of them to the boat!!! Amazing trip, had a GREAT time!!! Captain put us on the fish and the mates were all over the poles and lines keeping them in the water.

    Reported Catch
    Sailfish
  • Jennifer Heinz-zahner
    Jennifer Heinz-zahner
    us
    Maryland, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Wonderful Day on the Pacific

    Full Day • 4 adults

    Our family of four had a wonderful day on the water. We didn’t catch any fish while trolling, but neither did other boats in the area. The two mates really put in the effort while trolling, by trying endless lures and fresh bait. The fish just weren’t biting. We requested to use our last 1-2 hours to bottom fish. That’s when the action began! We landed numerous Grouper, 2 beautiful Snapper, and others. The only glitch was the requested gluten free lunch of chicken and rice, turned into sandwiches. The person in our group with Celiac made a lettuce and turkey wrap. So it all worked out in the end.

  • Daizzy Ramirez
    Daizzy Ramirez
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2025
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    GREAT DAY FOR FISHING!!

    Full Day • 4 adults • 2 children

    Everything was great, they prepared the Mahi Mahi we caught, best ceviche sooooo fresh!!! Definitely would recommend to book with Captain Hansel, Daniel and Jose on Papi Chulo!

    Response from Charter operator

    thank you for the great review! were glad you enjoyed your trip, and congrats on the fish you caught. i agree the ceveche is the best ive ever tried, Pura Vida

  • Ian Murray
    Ian Murray
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
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    Member since 2026
    4.0
    Verified

    A entire different Pacific Ocean.

    Full Day • 2 adults

    My husband and I are avid angles off the West Coast of British Columbia and Washington State. Fishing in Costa Rica was nothing short of hot!!! Weather and fishing wise. Our First Mate Bryan worked his butt off getting us on the fish. He didn't give up!! He continously checked to make sure we were dragging bait and when fishing turned off he changed things up trying different lures. Captain Hansel put in a shift too. It had to be over 35 degrees the day we went out and both Captain and First Mate kept up the same energy for bringing to end of the Charter. We will have some new fish tails to tell when we get home.

    Reported Catch
    Sailfish