Sport Fishing Charters Riu Palace Guanacaste, Playa Matapalo

Fishing From Riu Palace

Fishing Charter from Playa Matapalo – Riu Palace Hotel, Guanacaste
Experience the thrill of catching sailfish, marlin, dorado (mahi-mahi), and yellowfin tuna on our fishing charters from Playa Matapalo, Riu Palace Hotel.
Choose a full-day or 3/4-day charter for an unforgettable sport fishing adventure in the Pacific waters of Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Perfect for beginners and experienced anglers seeking trophy fish and deep-sea excitement.

Fly fishing Sailfish in the Gulf Papagayo

Amazing fishing charters for sailfish and marlin in the Gulf Papagayo.

Sailfish is not an exception, this spice can be done also on Inshore and Offshore Fishing when Winter Season is present in Guanacaste; the Gulf of Papagayo present nice weather conditions for this type of fish in shallow water, and can be possible to get many of them on Winter season not too far away from the Riu Palace, Playa Matapalo, the strong currents are in the Gulf Papagayo, dragging much Plankton for bait fish as Bonitos and Blue Runner that Sailfish and Marlin like.
Beach pick up at the beach from the Riu Palace and Riu Guanacaste.

Rooster fish caught in the Guanacaste fishing

Rooster Fishing Near Riu Palace Costa Rica.

Inshore Fishing for Roosterfish near Playa Matapalo.
Enjoy inshore sport fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo, just 15 minutes by boat from Playa Matapalo. Target roosterfish (catch & release, 45–60 lbs) using live bait, with peak conditions in the morning. You can also bottom fish for red snapper and cubera snapper, or troll for mahi-mahi and yellowfin tuna.

Inshore & Offshore Fishing Guanacaste for Mahi-mahi and yellowfin tuna.

Inshore Fishing for Mahi-Mahi & Yellowfin Tuna – Guanacaste
Catch mahi-mahi and yellowfin tuna on our inshore fishing charters in Guanacaste.
Close to shore, expect specimens averaging 10–15 pounds, while venturing farther offshore on our full fishing charters increases your chances of hooking larger, trophy-sized fish.
Perfect for anglers seeking exciting sport fishing adventures in the Pacific waters of Costa Rica.

What to do at the Riu Palace hotel?

Enjoy your stay at the Riu Palace and visiting Diamante and Adventure Tours; also, traveling to different National Parks where you can enjoy Volcanos, canopy, white water rafting, Quad tour, entering the rainforest and many other adventures during your stay.

There are more attractions at the beach like Horseback riding, Jet skies, Catamaran Tour and much more.

Horse back riding and beach tour Guanacaste — **Beach Horseback Riding Tours.**
Experience **scenic horseback riding along Costa Rica’s beaches**, exploring **coastal landscapes and tropical scenery**. Perfect for **adventure lovers and nature enthusiasts**. 🇨🇷

Quad tour in Guanacaste, Enjoy a tour in motorcycle and visit the villages around Guanacaste — **Guanacaste Land & Quad Tours**.
Explore **Guanacaste, Costa Rica** on exciting **land tours and quad adventures**. Discover **forests, wildlife, and local towns** while enjoying a thrilling off-road experience. 🇨🇷

Surf lessons for beginners with Instructor from Playa Tamarindo in Guanacaste — **Beginner Surf Lessons at Playa Iguanita**.
Learn to surf with an **instructor** at **Playa Iguanita, Guanacaste, Costa Rica**. Perfect for **beginners** seeking a safe and fun surfing experience.

🌅 Sunset Catamaran Tour from Playa Matapalo – Riu Palace, Guanacaste.

Catamaran Tour in Gulf Papaagyo — Catamaran in Gulf Papagayo

Discover the beauty of the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica with our Sunset Catamaran and Sailboat Tours departing from Playa Matapalo, right in front of the Riu Palace and Riu Guanacaste Resorts.

Set sail at 3:00 p.m. and return after sunset, enjoying breathtaking views of the Gulf of Papagayo while relaxing on board with refreshing drinks, tropical snacks, and the warm ocean breeze.

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R O

21 July 2026

Our group of five had a wonderful time fishing. We each caught something to bring home. Captain Juan and his crew did a great job and we are looking forward to next time already.

Mathi C

17 June 2026

Hello Our group of 6 had an outstanding full day offshore fishing trip out of Papagayo with Captain Gary aboard the 33 ft Pursuit. From the moment we left the marina, the crew was focused on putting us on fish and keeping everyone involved. We spent the day targeting sailfish, marlin, tuna, and dorado, and the excitement never stopped. The boat was comfortable, the crew was professional, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend this charter for anyone looking for a great day of offshore fishing in Guanacaste!

Zoltan Franz

12 June 2026

Just went out today (June 12th 2026) and caught two enormous yellowfin tuna with the crew. They are amazing, responsive, above all know where the fish are. My wife and I are eating our catch right now and gave the extra catch to the crew. Thanks for an amazing experience!

railman301

4 June 2026

José was very responsive prior to trip and answering questions. Would hear back within the hour. Was on the bahama boat with germey and Kevin. I fish regularly but my friend had not. They were very patient when he hooked a sailfish and walked him through how to land it. We ended up catching a mahi, sailfish and large needle fish. Had few others that got away. They helped fillet the mahi so we could cook at dinner. They had plenty of drink, fruit and sandwiches. When we got back I ended up slipping in the wake and initially lost my cell phone but germey had quick reaction and was able to find it before it was lost. Can’t thank him enough for being quick and finding it so I didn’t loose all my pictures. Definitely recommend this boat and would go again.

Elliot Dale

4 June 2026

Extremely experienced captain and mate! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

Clay Batson

3 June 2026

We had an awesome trip. My son landed the beautiful sailfish that he has always wanted to catch and we added a nice bull mahi as well. The Captain and 1st Mate were great and worked hard all day.

Jacklin Pollock

3 June 2026

We had a great time! The guys are very knowledgeable and knew all the great places to fish. I would highly recommend and we will be coming back!

Lovebirds

4 March 2026

Great fishing trip ever I just wanted to take a moment to share what a fantastic fishing trip we had with this company! Captain Pablo and Alberto were absolutely incredible to work with. Their knowledge about where to catch the best fish and their patience in explaining the different types of fish and pointing out where to find the schools truly made the experience unforgettable. The fresh fruit on board was a wonderful touch, and the grouper fish ceviche was out of this world—so delicious and fresh, it felt like we were dining at a 5-star restaurant! We highly recommend this tour, especially with Pablo and Alberto at the helm. Thank you for making our trip such a memorable and joyful adventure.

Fabiola Porras

18 January 2026

Los mejores! Le quise regalar una de las pescas más bonitas a mi esposo por su cumpleaños! Y Don José Méndez y sus hijos! Hicieron de esta experiencia la mejor! Muchas gracias chicos por cada detalle! Y por el mejor servicio! Sin duda esperamos volver! Sueño cumplido, pescar un atún! 🎣

Kirt Walker

3 January 2026

Fantastic 1/2 day. Got us on some great snapper fishing then worked hard to help us land some tuna. And when we saw a humpback and her calf we got a bonus whale watching tour.

Sport Fishing RIU PALACE in Guanacaste, COSTA RICA