Park guides, catamarans, sportfishing, ziplines, rafting, and more. Every listing checked against live sources.
Flamingo's 17 verified tours are dominated by sportfishing, 9 of the 17 including Flamingo Sport Fishing, the zone's featured pick, plus 4 catamaran and sailing operators, reflecting Flamingo's marina as one of Guanacaste's biggest sportfishing hubs.
Featured
Playa Flamingo
Costa Rican-owned sportfishing outfit fishing the Flamingo and Gold Coast waters since 1982. It runs four equipped boats for inshore and offshore charters, with half-day, three-quarter-day, and full-day trips for up to six anglers.
Playa Flamingo
Locally owned sportfishing operation based in Playa Flamingo running two boats, the 28-foot Amberjack and the 25-foot Skipjack. Beyond deep sea and inshore fishing they offer snorkeling, sunset and seasonal whale and dolphin watching trips in the Gulf of Papagayo.
Playa Flamingo
Bushwacker Sportfishing runs offshore and inshore charters out of Playa Flamingo aboard a 42-foot Bertram, now under Captain Emilio Villarreal after he purchased the operation from longtime owner Captain Skeet Warren. Trips target blue marlin, black marlin, striped marlin, sailfish, dolphin and tuna offshore, and roosterfish, wahoo and jack crevalle closer to shore, on half day, three-quarter day and full day charters. Villarreal has run sportfishing and flats charters since 1990.
Playa Flamingo
Fish Tale 2 runs private sportfishing charters out of Marina Flamingo aboard a fully rebuilt 35-foot Cabo sportfisher with an air-conditioned cabin and Starlink internet on board, led by Captain Edwin Baldizon. The boat targets marlin, sailfish, tuna and mahi mahi on full day, three-quarter day and half day trips, with sunset and snorkel options also offered. Every charter is private, with no shared groups.
Potrero
Tour operator based in Puerto Potrero running ATV and side-by-side UTV trips through the mountains and beaches around Guanacaste, plus catamaran cruises and other day tours. Operating since 2004.
Playa Flamingo
Sportfishing charter operating from Flamingo Marina in Guanacaste, targeting sailfish, marlin, dorado, tuna, and roosterfish on inshore and offshore trips. The crew has decades of combined experience and posts regular catch reports through the season.
Playa Flamingo
Hook'd Sport Fishing operates private fishing charters and sunset snorkeling cruises out of the Old Flamingo Marina, with trips capped at four to six guests for a more personal experience. Offerings range from a three-hour sunset and snorkeling tour to half day, three-quarter day and full day sportfishing charters aboard a Shamrock. The crew provides all gear and prepares homemade snacks for every trip.
Playa Flamingo
Catamaran sailing and snorkeling operator running out of Playa Flamingo since 2002. Four-hour morning, sunset, and private charter trips on a 38-foot catamaran include drinks, a meal, snorkeling, kayaking, and hotel transport from the Flamingo and Tamarindo area.
Potrero
Manta Ray Sailing runs private sailing and snorkeling charters along the Guanacaste coast from a mooring near Flamingo Marina, with a fleet that includes the luxury Bali 4.1 catamaran, the New Manta catamaran, the original Manta Ray catamaran and a center-console fishing boat called the Margarita. Every tour includes a full meal, open bar, snorkeling gear and paddleboards, with morning, sunset and full day departures. The multilingual crew also trolls for fish along the route.
Playa Flamingo
Luxury catamaran running snorkel and sunset cruises from the Flamingo Marina, with an open bar, a Costa Rican lunch and water sports gear including kayaks and paddleboards. Trips run about five hours and anchor in a calm bay for swimming and snorkeling. Booking and transport from Flamingo, Potrero, Conchal, Brasilito and Tamarindo are handled through Native's Way Costa Rica.
Playa Flamingo
Planet Dolphin runs catamaran tours out of Flamingo Marina aboard the Tom Cat II, a vessel with capacity for up to 110 guests, as the Guanacaste branch of a company operating in Costa Rica since 1989. Tours combine snorkeling stops, a gourmet meal, an open bar and wildlife watching for dolphins, sea turtles and, in season, humpback whales. The company also offers a private catamaran charter option out of Flamingo.
Playa Flamingo
PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center with a dive shop in Flamingo, running trips to the Catalina Islands, Bat Islands, and Gulf of Papagayo. The Catalinas are known for giant Pacific manta rays and the Bat Islands for bull shark dives at Big Scare. Nitrox is available and full PADI courses are offered.
Playa Flamingo
Family-owned private fishing charter operation running offshore and inshore trips out of the Flamingo Marina since 2020, founded by cousins Sebastian and Roberto. They run a large fleet covering Flamingo, Potrero, Conchal, Las Catalinas and Papagayo, and crews clean and fillet the catch, with on-board ceviche and sashimi preparation available.
Playa Flamingo
Serendipity Charters is a family-owned sailing operation running since 2012, chartering a 50-foot Beneteau Oceanis sailing yacht out of Flamingo Marina for private morning, sunset and full day sails along the Guanacaste coast. Charters include an open bar, a prepared meal and snorkeling, with a shared small-group option called Lucky 13 on select days. The company also books overnight sailing trips and surf charters to breaks like Witch's Rock.
Potrero
PADI dive center operating daily out of Playa Potrero, running boat trips to the Catalina Islands, Bat Islands and local reefs. They offer guided dives, PADI certification courses from Open Water through technical levels, and run with a marine conservation focus. The shop opened in 2024 and works with small guide-to-diver groups.
Potrero
Victory Sport Fishing runs offshore charters from Potrero Bay aboard a 35-foot Cabo Express with twin Caterpillar engines, air conditioning and a bathroom, accommodating up to seven anglers. The boat is equipped with GPS and fish finder, and the crew can pick up guests from beaches ranging from Papagayo to Tamarindo. Half day, three-quarter day and full day charters target sailfish, marlin, wahoo and roosterfish.
Playa Flamingo
Wishing I Was Fishing Adventures is a family-owned charter operation with a permanent slip at Marina Flamingo Dock C, running two boats: the 30-foot Salty Adventure and the 40-foot Wishin' II with triple outboards. The company offers inshore and offshore fishing plus snorkeling, whale watching and sunset excursions, on half day, three-quarter day and full day trips. Owners Debbie and Todd also put together multi-day fishing and lodging packages.
Yes, it has the deepest sportfishing bench of any category here, 9 verified charters including Flamingo Sport Fishing, the zone's featured pick, and Bushwacker Sportfishing.
Yes, 4 verified operators run catamaran and sailing tours from the Flamingo marina.
Yes, 2 verified dive operators serve the zone.
Search every listing by name, cuisine, activity, or keyword.