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
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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
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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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William P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best trip ever!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip Offshore on March 10, 2024
Captain Javier and first mate put us on the fish. We caught 3 large sailfish and boats were trying to see what we were doing....
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Beth K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain and Mate

VERIFIED   8 Full Day Offshore on January 17, 2024
We had a great day with Captain Javier and his Uncle Alberto. They worked so hard for us all day and were a lot of fun. We...
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Keven H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing experience from Quepos!!

VERIFIED   8 Full Day Offshore on January 15, 2024
We had a fantastic fishing trip from Quepos.ย  We brought in 3 Mahi and 1 tuna.ย  Plus we hiked up a huge Marlin.ย  Captain...
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Reid S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   5 Half day Trip (AM) inshore on April 19, 2024
Javier and Zachary killed it. Ended up going for offshore and got two sail fish back to back, spent the rest of the day after...
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Jerad D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent charter.

VERIFIED   5 Half day Trip (AM) inshore on February 22, 2024
Great experience, caught what we wanted even with unfavorable fishing conditions. We caught fish when other boats did not....
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