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Captain Jose and mate Greiban are the real deal. My wife and I booked Hidalgo Sportfishing specifically to chase sailfish, and they delivered in a big way — we landed 4! These two are as friendly, knowledgeable, and professional as it gets. You can tell immediately that they know these waters inside and out.
Don’t let the boat’s appearance fool you compared to some of the flashier charters in the area — it has everything you need and then some. But honestly, the boat is secondary. The captain and mate are the difference-maker, and I believe they could out-fish anyone operating in the area.
My wife and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If we’re ever back in the area, we’re not even bothering to look at other charters. Hidalgo Sportfishing is our first and only call. Highly recommend without hesitation.

captain and first mate were top notch. Ive taken guided trips in Florida, Texas, Alaska, California, and Boston — and i put him at the top. why? hes relaxed, flexible, hard working, good with kids, and wants to put you on fish. he allowed me to bring my own tackle, and i appreciated his flexibility in tailoring the trip exactly as i requested. we had 4 kids along, and we caught so many fish they got tired of reeling them in. The best part of the day for me personally was taking a 118” sailfish with a travel rod and a 3500 reel. it was a spectacular day we will never forget. i cannot thank Captain enough. he is truly special at what he does and truly cares about your experience on the water.

This was easily one of the best fishing experiences I’ve ever had.
The two-man crew was outstanding — knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely friendly from start to finish. They knew exactly where to go, how to read the water, and worked incredibly well together. Their expertise showed immediately when we started hooking fish. Within a few hours, I had crossed two major bucket-list species off my list: two beautiful sailfish and over a dozen mahi mahi.
The sailfish fights were spectacular — exactly what I’d hoped for. The crew’s coaching and quick action on the boat made sure I landed both of them safely. The mahi mahi bite was nonstop at times, and the colors on these fish are just insane in person. We had constant action, laughs, and perfect weather to top it all off.
Everything was top-notch: the boat was clean and well-equipped, the tackle was high-quality, and the crew made sure I felt safe and comfortable the entire day. They were prepared for some epic photos for me too.
If you’re thinking about going fishing in Costa Rica, book this charter without hesitation. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just looking to check off bucket-list species, this crew will deliver an amazing day on the water. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in Costa Rica!
Highly recommended. Thank you, you guys made it a trip I’ll remember forever!

My family and I did the 5 hour inshore trip. The crew members were very kind and considerate, allowing us to do the fishing ourselves, rather than reeling in the fish for us. They also provided plenty of fresh pineapple, water, soda and beer. I speak both english and spanish and my family only speaks english, they made the experience perfect allowing engaging conversations in both languages. We caught and kept a mackerel and a baracuda and they gave us recommendations on how to cook both after showing us how to cut and clean both fish. We also caught and released some needle fish for fun. I totally recommend Hidalgo Sport Fishing!