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Wahoo Fishing & Tours

Costa Rica
50686015294
Ranked #4 of 9 tours in Puerto Viejo
4.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Boat Tours
Owner description: Get your Pura Vida... wet! Join us for near and/or offshore fishing, dolphin and snorkeling trips, a sunset tour, or a booze cruise. Whether you're a...... more » Owner description: Get your Pura Vida... wet! Join us for near and/or offshore fishing, dolphin and snorkeling trips, a sunset tour, or a booze cruise. Whether you're a hard core fisherman/woman, or just want to get on the water, we will work with you to design the best trip possible. All trips include fresh tropical fruits, cold drinks (water and something harder) and the exclusive Wahoo cookies. Tours over 4 hours include sandwiches and vegies. Our captain, Pino, was born and raised in Puerto Viejo. He knows the southern Caribe like you know your living room... it is his living room. He will delight you with his humor as he coaches you in the ways of traditional line fishing. If the water's right, he'll dive and find you a langosta for dinner. Rods, reels, bait and tackle included, as well as snorkeling equipment. Boat equipped with GPS, fishfinder, bimini top, fresh water shower, and PFD's. Find us on the beach across from The Parquecito and Tex Mex in Puerto Viejo. Put the Wahoo in your Costa Rica vacation! « less
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Rancho Santa Margartia, CA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

My son and I spent $300 for a half day trip. This is not a sports fishing operation. They did all of the fishing by hand line. They only had two rods and those were both set up with very heavy line and went unused. This operation is better described as "enjoy a morning on the ocean and watch local... More

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Victoria, BC
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

We went out with Janet and Pino, we had a great time with them. Janet was a great host and Pino new exactly where to get the fish. They were very accommodating and even came down to Manzanillo to pick us up with the boat right on the beach. We even caught a Barracuda, that was very cool. I would... More

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kitchener,ontario
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

Went out yesterday with Janet and Pino. Fantastic time fishing and laughing (despite the ruff water). Caught lots of fish and couple rays. Highly recommend anyone visiting the area to hook up with Wahoo - well worth the money. More

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Janick2010, Owner at Wahoo Fishing & Tours, responded to this review
March 26, 2012

Thank you Terry, for the nice words. It was a pleasure to meet you and to have you on the boat. I suspect a good deal of our laughter had to do with the results of rough water, huh? Let's see if we can duplicate the laughter with the improved water conditions! More

Moose Pass, Alaska
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

Wow, if you want to have a wonderful time and go home with enough fish to feed a small army(and a few lobsters), then book a trip with Wahoo Fishing. We not only went once, but three times while we were staying in the area. It is so reasonably priced and we just loved the owners and the captain. We... More

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Janick2010, Owner at Wahoo Fishing & Tours, responded to this review
March 26, 2012

Ah shucks, you're making us blush! We enjoyed you, your family, and your friends so much. Each trip was unique in what we experienced, each made richer because it was shared with you who loves the ocean and could appreciate the culture as you did. We look forward to your next visit. Enjoy your northern land until we see you... More

Costa Rica
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012

Ok so I have lived here for 8 and a half years and I was lucky enough to have some family visiting me. Which means I get to act like a tourist while they are here. So we decided to go out on a boat for a day. Janet and Pino where our guides that day and where super sweet... More

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Janick2010, Owner at Wahoo Fishing & Tours, responded to this review
March 26, 2012

Thanks for the nice review, folks. We loved having you on the boat. Kind of wondered how you could be satisfied just watching us fish... but with that beautiful view, playful dolphins, warm sunshine, good music... hey, maybe I will just sit back and relax sometime too!! More

Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

The boat is nice and safe, the captain did a nice job. The owner of the boat brought enough food to feed a small army. The best part of the trip was free diving for lobster. It's not for real sportsmen. What little equipment they have is in bad shape. The main fishing equipment they use is traditional hand lining,... More

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Janick2010, Owner at Wahoo Fishing & Tours, responded to this review
February 28, 2012

We appreciate it when guests take the time to review their experience with us; we use the feedback to improve where necessary. With this particular review we are a bit surprised at the evaluation of equipment, method, and services. We provide quality rods, reels, lures and other tackle for our guest's use; and we do encourage willing guests to try... More

Charlotte, North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012
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My girlfriend, her father, and I went out with Nick, Janet, and Pino in late December and had a blast. We called Nick the night before and he warned us seas were high and we might not have much luck but said he was willing to go out if we still wanted to. We really apprecaited his honesty and are... More

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Janick2010, Owner at Wahoo Fishing & Tours, responded to this review
March 26, 2012

David, thanks for taking the time to review your experience with us. We really enjoyed meeting you, your GF and The Dad. I thought of you today because the seas have calmed down to near glassy surface. I wish you were here to enjoy it. But, hey, that E-ticket ride was part of the adventure, wasn't it?! Hope you're all... More

McMinnville, Oregon
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

From exotically beautiful Puerto Viejo, our hosts were fun, professional and knowledgeable. What made this trip so special was that Wahoo folks were willing to create a custom experience. The mid-tour surprise included fresh-baked cookies and sandwiches. We caught a slew of fish, saw dolphins, manta ray, and sea turtles! These folks really knew what they were doing! Be sure... More

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Janick2010, Owner at Wahoo Fishing & Tours, responded to this review
March 26, 2012

Thank you for the nice review, and thank you especially for recognizing our efforts at creating a unique experience for you. When opening our business we decided early on that we did not move to a foreign land to get on a boat and drive in circles. We pride ourselves in sharing the culture of the people, the exotic beauty,... More

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2011

After several days of choppy seas, we thought we may not get our chance to get out to sea with Pino and Nick - but things improved, and we were off! We had an excellent day of fishing (caught a good sized yellow fin jack) and saw lots of dolphins, who seemed to enjoy the reggae music! Our main interest... More

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Helena, Montana, United States
2 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2011
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The overall impression we got was that we were paying to allow the owners to spend a day on their boat. They don't know a thing about boating, the sea, or fishing. The equipment is poor, the fishing techniques are unsophisticated, and a lot of time is wasted due to lack of experience. While the owners are a very nice... More

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Janick2010, Owner at Wahoo Fishing & Tours, responded to this review
November 24, 2011

We sincerely regret your disappointment and appreciate the clear, concise criticism. Indeed, it was one of those days where nearly everything goes wrong--but as you point out, at least the boat didn't sink! Pino, who's mentioned in nearly every review, was unable to attend to your tour due to illness. We asked another fisherman to join us, as it has... More

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