Sportfishing

Costa Rican Tropical Tours

Mal País, Nicoya · $$$

Verified against live sources on July 18, 2026

Costa Rican Tropical Tours runs inshore and offshore sport fishing charters out of Mal País, targeting roosterfish, mahi mahi, tuna, wahoo, sailfish, and marlin. The same crew also runs a late afternoon sunset boat cruise along the Mal País and Santa Teresa coastline that passes Cabuya Island. Trips are booked directly through WhatsApp.

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