Captain
Javier Cortesespinoza

Member since July 2023 Quepos, Costa Rica
Background
Capt. Javier runs trips out of Quepos aboard a 28’ Shamrock vessel. These waters are known for Mahi Mahi and Marlin and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or jigging. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Hey, I'm Captain Javier Cortesespinoza

Quepos, Costa Rica
Background
Capt. Javier runs trips out of Quepos aboard a 28’ Shamrock vessel. These waters are known for Mahi Mahi and Marlin and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or jigging. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(29 reviews)
Quepos
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (25)
Great Trip
Great experience and service from the captain and his son
Perfect day fishing!
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Angler rating
27
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Thomas S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day with Javier and crew

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip Offshore on July 10, 2025
Had an excellent day. Got on some good tuna and caught a bunch of 50/60 pounders. Absolutely wore me out. Javier, Tony and...
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Doug L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Javier got us the fish

VERIFIED   8 Full Day Offshore on November 11, 2025
Captain Javier and Andy got us on the fish from catching bait to landing mahi mahi and a sailfish.ย  Highly recommend.
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Michael A.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip Offshore on August 18, 2025
I caught two Rooster fish one was approximately 60lbs which places it in the trophy category. the other was approximately 40...
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Emely C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip Offshore on May 13, 2024
My husband and I had such a great time with Captain Javier and his first mate - from the very beginning Captain Javierโ€™s...
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Chris H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Roosterfish!

VERIFIED   5 Half day Trip (AM) inshore on March 15, 2024
Where to start? I booked a half day inshore trip for 3 with Captain Javier to target roosterfish as a bucket list goal for...
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