Papagayo Fishing Charters
About Us
We are Papagayo Fishing Charters, a premier local tour agency in Costa Rica specializing in boat, yacht, and catamaran rentals. Our offerings include deep sea fishing, inshore fishing, fishing combined with beach BBQ, pleasure, snorkeling, surfing, land tours, and a variety of other exciting activities.
We are located in Flamingo and the Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste — just half an hour from Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia. This area is renowned for being one of the best destinations in the country for fishing and tourist activities.
Our family has been dedicated to sport fishing for generations. With this extensive experience, both our captains and crew are well-equipped to ensure you have an exceptional tour. They not only excel in providing a great experience but also know the best spots to help you find fish.
Our service and Boats
We offer a wide selection of boats for fishing in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, catering to various preferences and budgets. Our fleet includes boats of different sizes, models, and amenities, such as air conditioning and private cabins. All boats are equipped with a sanitary toilet and ample life jackets for everyone on board. TAKE A LOOK TO OUR BOATS!
Why we are the best option?
- Our goal is to give you an inmediate and exceptional customer service.
- We offer a wide variety of boats to suit any occasion.
- We are fully inclusive: we take care of everything for your tour, including food, cold drinks, fishing equipment, and beach pick-up. All you need to bring is your excitement!
- Total communication: if there is any doubt or special request please let us know.
- Our Refund Policies:
- No Arrival, No Pay: if you do not arrive in Costa Rica, you will not be charged.
- 100% Refund: cancellations made at least 3 days in advance are eligible for a full refund.
Rent process
The process of renting a boat for a tour or fishing day is very simple, it is only 3 steps:
- Choose the boat that you like the most.
- Contact us to check availability and clear up any doubts.
- Finally, we need a deposit to save the boat for the required date of the tour.
Our service has a refund policy of 100% of the cost of the trip if it is canceled 3 days in advance the tour.
If you have any questions, you can read the cancellation policy where everything is explained in detail.
The accepted payment methods are:
- Cash —
- Paypal —
- Credit card —
Our Services:
Inshore Fishing
Inshore fishing tours are ideal for those who want to experience the excitement of sportfishing without spending a lot of time traveling to reach specific fishing spots.
For families or groups with small children looking for a fun and enjoyable day of fishing, “inshore fishing tours” are an excellent choice. These tours offer excitement and entertainment while being calmer and typically having fewer waves.
Offshore Fishing
The goal of a fishing trip is to enjoy yourself and, of course, to have a successful day on the water. To increase your chances of catching larger and more exotic fish, it’s necessary to venture further from the coast into deeper waters where these fish are found.
Papagayo Sportfishing tours are perfect for those seeking an adrenaline adventure while targeting marlin, sailfish, mahis or yellowfin tuna.
Fishing & Beach BBQ
The Fishing & Beach BBQ Tour at Papagayo is an excellent choice for families with kids. It combines the excitement of inshore fishing with the beauty of snorkeling in crystal-clear waters and concludes with a delicious BBQ of your catch on a paradise beach.
On inshore fishing tours, you can typically catch roosterfish, amberjacks, cubera snapper, black tuna, triggerfish, mackerel, and more.
Land Tours in CR!
Land Tours in CR!
Costa Rica may be a small country, but its remarkable biodiversity—boasting the highest density of any nation in the world—makes it a world-class destination for flora, fauna, and natural resources!
The climate is ideal for outdoor activities. Among the most recommended experiences for both tourists and locals are volcano tours, waterfall excursions, visits to tropical forests with zip lining, ATV adventures, and many more.
Do you have what it takes to immerse yourself in the tropical forests of Costa Rica and live an unforgettable experience?
Our Services:
Inshore Fishing
Inshore fishing tours are ideal for those who want to experience the excitement of sportfishing without spending a lot of time traveling to reach specific fishing spots.
For families or groups with small children looking for a fun and enjoyable day of fishing, “inshore fishing tours” are an excellent choice. These tours offer excitement and entertainment while being calmer and typically having fewer waves.
Offshore Fishing
The goal of a fishing trip is to enjoy yourself and, of course, to have a successful day on the water. To increase your chances of catching larger and more exotic fish, it’s necessary to venture further from the coast into deeper waters where these fish are found.
Papagayo Sportfishing tours are perfect for those seeking an adrenaline adventure while targeting marlin, sailfish, mahis or yellowfin tuna.
Fishing & Beach BBQ
The Fishing & Beach BBQ Tour at Papagayo is an excellent choice for families with kids. It combines the excitement of inshore fishing with the beauty of snorkeling in crystal-clear waters and concludes with a delicious BBQ of your catch on a paradise beach.
On inshore fishing tours, you can typically catch roosterfish, amberjacks, cubera snapper, black tuna, triggerfish, mackerel, and more.
Land Tours in CR!
Land Tours in CR!
Costa Rica may be a small country, but its remarkable biodiversity—boasting the highest density of any nation in the world—makes it a world-class destination for flora, fauna, and natural resources!
The climate is ideal for outdoor activities. Among the most recommended experiences for both tourists and locals are volcano tours, waterfall excursions, visits to tropical forests with zip lining, ATV adventures, and many more.
Do you have what it takes to immerse yourself in the tropical forests of Costa Rica and live an unforgettable experience?
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These tours are great for novice and experienced anglers, as well as small or large groups. You can customize the tour as you like, check for availability!
where do we pick-up by boat?
We can pick you up by tour boat at 7:30 am from most beaches and hotels in Flamingo and the Gulf of Papagayo. Please note that, in some cases, there may be an additional charge for this boat pick-up, depending on the distance between the tour boat and the beach where we will collect you.
If you’re staying at a hotel further from the coast or beach, we can arrange shuttle bus or taxi transportation to the beach where we will pick you up by boat.
Among the beaches where we pick-up by boat are: Flamingo, Conchal, Potrero, Matapalo, Ocotal, El Coco, Hermosa, Panama, Arenillas, Manzanillo, etc.
Among the hotels where we pick-up by boat are: Westin Conchal, W Costa Rica, Brasilito, Flamingo Marina, Riu Guanacaste, Riu Palace, Condovac, Occidental Papagayo, El Mangroove, Secrets Papagayo, Planet Hollywood, Andaz Resort, Four Seasons, etc.
See a complete list of the beaches and hotels where we pick up here.
Fishing Seasons - Papagayo & Flamingo
The Papagayo and Flamingo areas boast a wide variety of fish, including mahi mahi, roosterfish, sailfish, marlin, snapper, tuna, mackerel, cubera snapper, and amberjack, among other species. These are the targets we aim for on our fishing tours in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
While it is possible to catch these fish throughout the year, there are certain seasons when the likelihood of encountering them is higher or lower.
If you want more information about this, check the Fishing Seasons page.
This chart is a summary of the fishing for the most common types of fish in Guanacaste, Costa Rica for each of the months of the year as well as the dry and rainy seasons:
FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS!
Costa Rica has only 0.034% of the world’s land mass and is home to more than 3.25% of the world’s fish. That’s a lot of fish for a small country!
Considering that this country is known as the “Rich Coast”, it is not surprising to mention that it has some of the best inshore & offshore fishing in the world. In addition, it is worth mentioning that in Costa Rica there are more than 80 IGFA world records for fishing.
Take a look to the types of fish you can find in CR and our efforts in the sustainable fishing here.
We can pick you up at 7:30 am at most beaches and hotels in Flamingo and the Gulf of Papagayo.
Among the beaches where we pick-up by boat are: Flamingo, Conchal, Potrero, Matapalo, Ocotal, El Coco, Hermosa, Panama, Manzanillo, etc.
Among the hotels where we pick-up by boat are: Westin Conchal, W Costa Rica, Brasilito, Flamingo Marina, Riu Guanacaste, Riu Palace, Condovac, Occidental Papagayo, El Mangroove, Secrets Papagayo, Planet Hollywood, Andaz Resort, Four Seasons, etc.
If you are in a hotel a bit far from the coast or beach, we can coordinate a transportation by a shuttle bus taxi to the beach where we will pick you up by boat.
Yes, you can take the fish to eat it later depending on the species.
There are some fish that are eaten and others that are returned to the sea to preserve the species.
The accepted payment methods are:
- Cash —
- Paypal —
- Credit card —
Yes, you can travel with small children or babies.
It is advisable to carry motion sickness pills just in case.
The tip is not included in the amount of the charter.
The year can be divided into 3 main seasons:
- Dry season: from December to April it is dry. There is more tourism in coastal areas because the weather is special for outdoor activities and enjoying the beautiful beaches that Costa Rica has to offer.
- High season: December and New Year. Normally there are more tourists and the prices of the tourist areas increase in the same way.
- Rainy season: from May to November it is rainy. This is characterized by being sunny early and rainy in the afternoon and by being filled with green throughout the country. There is more tourism in wetlands because the climate is special for hiking and enjoying the beautiful tropical forests, flora, and fauna that Costa Rica has to offer.
This chart is a summary of the fishing for the most common types of fish in Guanacaste for each of the months of the year as well as the dry and rainy seasons:
Yes, you can cancel at no additional cost. This is a summary of our cancellation policy:
- We have a “No arrival at CR, no paying” policy at any time.
- 100% refund of the cost: if you cancel 3 days in advance the tour.
If you don’t buy the fishing license, the officials can stop the tour and send all of us back to the beach.
The fishing license is not always necessary but we recommend that you buy it at least one day before the tour. It all depends on whether or not officers are around and how lucky you are that day.
It is not our responsibility if the officials stop and cancel the tour due to the lack of fishing licenses of the passengers.
Captains and sailors have active fishing licenses.
Learn more about fishing licenses and their importance here.
Yes, it is necessary that you carry a document that identifies you.
You do not need to bring your original passport to the tour, a copy or photo of your passport on your cellphone works.
Yes, we provide all the necessary fishing equipment for the tour.
If you want to bring your own fishing equipment, you can do it without a problem.
If there is heavy rain on the day of the tour, the tour is maintained as it does not make the trip unsafe for everyone on board.
In this little tropical paradise, people are called Ticos, they use the “pura vida” for everything (hello, bye bye, thank you, everything is fine, etc.) and they are very friendly. This reason and the great diversity of flora, fauna, and natural resources make Costa Rica a place so acclaimed by tourists.
In 1948 Costa Rica abolished the army to dedicate these resources to education and the country’s health system with the phrase “I don’t want an army of soldiers but of educators.” This contributes to Costa Rica being a very calm and friendly place with visitors.
Having said this, you can easily walk and travel around the country without any problems. Just take the same precautions you would in any other country.
Yes, changes can be made to the reservation at no additional cost.
Changes to the reservation are subject to availability.
In case of unsafe conditions due to bad weather (tropical storm) on the day of the tour, we may cancel the tour:
- If you have availability, the tour can be postponed to another day when conditions are safe for all on board.
- If you do not have availability, a 100% refund of the tour is made.
If you have more questions, go to our Frequent Asked Questions page. Probably here is the answer you are looking for or you can contact us and we will help you as soon as possible!