A native of Guyana, South America, Peter spent more than 40 years fishing Costa Rica and the American tropics, discovering and developing some of the region’s most unique fly-fishing destinations. He taught that the fish is a partner, not an adversary — a locally-rooted conservation ethic that’s still part of every trip we run today.
A trip with us means local boatmen, quiet places few tourists ever see, custom-tied flies matched to the river and the species, and Costa Rica’s wildlife and scenery alongside spectacular fishing. In August 2022, Peter passed away — leaving a legacy that lives on in every leaping tarpon and every story told back on shore. Today, Charlie Chavarría, who spent years adventuring alongside Peter, leads the company with the same passion and the same commitment to authentic, responsible trips.
WHO’S GUIDING YOU
Carlos «Charlie» Chavarria Born on the banks of the Río San Juan — the world-famous tarpon river dividing Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Fishing has been a passion since he caught his first guapote on a handline near the border. Under Peter’s tutelage, Charlie became one of Costa Rica’s most experienced fly fishing guides.
Fluent English & Spanish, Expert fly-tier & caster, Fished every region of Costa Rica
Dave Sherwood More than a decade fishing throughout the Americas — Belize, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Peru. His writing on fishing and the environment has appeared in The New York Times, National Geographic News, Reuters and most major U.S. fishing publications.
U.S. Coast Guard captain’s license, Certified wilderness first responder, Fluent English & Spanish
READY WHEN YOU ARE
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