After about 2 weeks of heavy rains in mid-October, the transition stage towards the summer arrived. The blue skies, the heat and the sun took over every day in Guanacaste. The fishing trips showed us that we have had a lot of Dorado, thanks to the marine currents that carry all the natural garbage that the rivers take to the sea, perfect place for the small fish and ideal area for the dorados. Each fishing charter can easily catch up to 5 large mahi mahi on a fishing day. And to date, dorado is still present in the Gulf of Papagayo. If you have thought of coming to Costa Rica in search of action, fishing trips in the Gulf of Papagayo are ideal at this time of the year. We offer private fishing charters for all those who want to have an unforgettable adventure and take pictures of the dorados that can be seen fishing for.

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Mahi mahi fishing at Gulf of papagayo
Mahi mahi fishing at Gulf of papagayo


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About The Author: Captain Nelson Mendez

Company: TUNA FISH SPORTFISHING

Area Reporting: Gulf of papagayo

Bio: I am a native angler of the waters of the Gulf of papagayo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. I have been fishing for more than 40 years in the area. Tuna Fish Sportfishing is a company located in the North Pacific Coast in the Guanacaste Region of Costa Rica that specializes exclusively in Papagayo fishing charters. The beautiful landscape of Guanacaste, the world-class fishing waters, and surrounding National Parks make us a must visit global vacation destination. Our charter boats cater to all major hotels and resorts: Four Seasons, Andaz Hotel, Exclusive Resorts, Villa Sola Playa Hermosa, Occidental Grand Papagayo, Allegro Papagayo, Mangroove Resort, Bosque del Mar, Riu Guanacaste, Riu Palace, to mention a few. We also welcome visitors staying around the Papagayo Gulf area, such as Playa Hermosa, Playa Panama, Playa del Coco, Playa Ocotal, and Flamingo.

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