Captain
Roberto Navarro

Member since June 2019 Puerto Aventuras, Mexico
Background
Captain Roberto Navarro has been guiding fishing charters out of Puerto Aventuras since 2004. In this area, he’s known as the pioneer of high-speed jigging, being attributed as the one who brought this special technique to Playa del Carmen more than a decade-and-a-half ago. Capt. Roberto is also an avid conservationist. He studied Fishing Engineering in university to learn about innovative ways to approach both socioeconomic and ecological issues regarding overfishing. He prefers the catch-and-release method and encourages other captains to do the same in order to ensure a brighter future for fish habitats around the world. Capt. Roberto is an easy-going, down-to-earth guy who loves fishing, especially swordfishing! He used to be a commercial fisherman but today he focuses solely on his charter business and putting smiles on people’s faces! Join Wearever Fishing Expeditions and get ready to experience the adventure of a lifetime in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico!
Techniques
High-speed jigging, slow-pitch jigging, kabura jigging, inchiku jigging, and popping.

Hey, I'm Captain Roberto Navarro

Puerto Aventuras, Mexico
Background
Captain Roberto Navarro has been guiding fishing charters out of Puerto Aventuras since 2004. In this area, he’s known as the pioneer of high-speed jigging, being attributed as the one who brought this special technique to Playa del Carmen more than a decade-and-a-half ago. Capt. Roberto is also an avid conservationist. He studied Fishing Engineering in university to learn about innovative ways to approach both socioeconomic and ecological issues regarding overfishing. He prefers the catch-and-release method and encourages other captains to do the same in order to ensure a brighter future for fish habitats around the world. Capt. Roberto is an easy-going, down-to-earth guy who loves fishing, especially swordfishing! He used to be a commercial fisherman but today he focuses solely on his charter business and putting smiles on people’s faces! Join Wearever Fishing Expeditions and get ready to experience the adventure of a lifetime in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico!
Techniques
High-speed jigging, slow-pitch jigging, kabura jigging, inchiku jigging, and popping.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(24 reviews)
Puerto Aventuras
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (30)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
78%
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Jack H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wow!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip โ€“ Swordfishing on May 13, 2025
Unbelievable day fishing with Roberto and Leo, the effort they put in cannot be matched from sailfish tactics to marlin to...
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Joel N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day swordfishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Swordfishing on December 20, 2024
Captain (owner) Roberto and Tony his 1st mate were very friendly, talkative (Roberto knows English very well), and knowledgeable...
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Ben R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

This trip put our arms to the test!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on November 25, 2024
My first trip to Mexico and I was set on doing some fishing. Captain Roberto was extremely knowledgeable and wasted no time...
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Shawn O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

If you want to catch fish. Book with Roberto

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on January 20, 2025
Iโ€™ve gone fishing five times now with Roberto over a decade or so.ย  He consistently exceeded my hopes in catching fish.ย ...
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Thomas J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip with Roberto!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on April 30, 2025
We had a great day with Roberto! Heโ€™s runs a good charter with a clean boat and is very knowledgeable. He got us on a 3 sailfish...
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