Destination
Dolphin Watching in the Gulf of Papagayo
Dolphins are one of the most consistently encountered marine mammals in the Gulf of Papagayo. Here's which species you'll see and when.
Planning
Family Fishing Trips in Costa Rica: Everything You Need to Know
Fishing with kids in Papagayo — what ages work, what to expect, which tours are best, and how to make it a trip everyone remembers.
Destination
Beyond the Boat: A Guide to the Papagayo Peninsula
Fishing is why most people come to Papagayo. Here's what to do with the rest of your trip — beaches, wildlife, restaurants, and the logistics that matter.
Destination
Witch's Rock and Ollie's Point by Boat
Two of the most legendary surf breaks in Central America — both inside Santa Rosa National Park, reachable only by boat.
Conservation
Catch and Release Fishing in Costa Rica
Why we release billfish, how the process works, and what it means for the long-term health of Pacific fisheries.
Destination
The Gulf of Papagayo: A Fishing Guide
The Gulf of Papagayo isn't just a pretty stretch of coast — it's one of the most productive sport fishing environments in the Pacific.
Tips
What to Pack for a Fishing Charter in Costa Rica
A practical packing list for a day on the water in Guanacaste — what you need, what to leave behind, and the one thing most people forget.
Destination
Sport Fishing from Playa del Coco: Your Complete Guide
Playa del Coco is one of the main departure points for sport fishing in Guanacaste. Here's what the town offers and where the boats go.
Tips
Your First Offshore Charter: 10 Things to Know Before You Go
First time on a sport fishing boat? Here's exactly what to expect — from the moment you step on board to the fish cleaning at the dock.
Species
Sailfish vs. Marlin: What's the Difference on a Papagayo Charter?
Both are billfish, and both will ruin you for freshwater fishing forever. But sailfish and marlin are very different experiences on a charter.
Planning
Group Fishing Charters in Papagayo: Parties & Events
Sport fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo is one of the best group activities in Guanacaste — structured enough for everyone, wild enough for stories.
Species
What Fish Can You Catch in the Gulf of Papagayo?
From trophy billfish to inshore roosterfish, here's every species you might fight on a Papagayo charter — and what to expect from each.
Planning
Best Time to Fish in Costa Rica: A Month-by-Month Guide
Sailfish in January, marlin in May, tuna all summer — here's exactly when to book your Papagayo fishing trip for the species you want.
Planning
Green Season Fishing in Guanacaste
Costa Rica's rainy season gets a bad reputation. For fishing in Papagayo, it's actually one of the best times of year — here's why.
Planning
How to Choose a Sport Fishing Charter in Guanacaste
Not all fishing charters in Guanacaste are the same. Here's what to look for — and what to avoid — when booking a sport fishing trip in the Gulf of Papagayo.
Planning
Do Tourists Need a Fishing License in Costa Rica?
Fishing licenses are required for sport fishing in Costa Rica — but if you're booking a charter in Papagayo, the process is simpler than you think.
Planning
Inshore vs. Offshore Fishing in Papagayo
The Gulf of Papagayo offers both world-class inshore and offshore fishing — but they're very different experiences. Here's how to choose.
Species
Snapper Fishing in Papagayo: Inshore Reef Action All Year
Snapper are one of Papagayo's most reliable inshore catches — good fighters, excellent table fish, and present on the reefs year-round.
Species
Blue Marlin in Costa Rica: Trophy Fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo
Blue marlin are the apex of offshore sport fishing — and the Gulf of Papagayo is one of the most productive marlin grounds in the Pacific.
Species
Wahoo Fishing in Guanacaste: The Fastest Fish in the Pacific
Wahoo are the sprinters of the offshore Pacific — faster than anything else in the Gulf of Papagayo and brutal on high-speed trolling gear.
Species
Mahi-Mahi Fishing in Costa Rica: When, Where, and How to Find Dorado
Mahi-mahi are the most colorful fish in the Gulf of Papagayo and one of the most exciting to catch. Here's how to target dorado in Guanacaste.
Species
Yellowfin Tuna in the Gulf of Papagayo: Summer's Big Target
From June through September, yellowfin tuna school in massive numbers in the Gulf of Papagayo. Here's what you need to know to target them effectively.
Species
Roosterfish in Papagayo: Costa Rica's Prized Inshore Fighter
Roosterfish are one of the most striking and hard-fighting inshore species in the Pacific — and Papagayo is one of the best places to target them.