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
(27 reviews)
Puerto Aventuras
 Last booking: 20 hours ago
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
81%
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Jodie A.
Decorah, Iowa
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on January 4, 2022
Donโ€™t hesitate to fish with Roberto.ย  He had great and consistent communication prior to our trip and even coordinated transportation...
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Allen G.
Austin, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip w/ Roberto!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 4, 2021
We took a 1/2 day trip with Roberto with myself, brother in-law, two boys (ages 12 and 15), and my sister in-law.ย  We had...
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Jeffrey B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Takes Patienceโ€ฆ..

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Swordfishing on June 4, 2024
Understand that with deep dropping for Swordies you need a lot of patience and even more luck. Roberto is very experienced...
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Cory C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Charter

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Swordfishing on February 10, 2024
Charter was great. The crew was very knowledgeable of the area and we caught fish.
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Gus P.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Jigging The Yucatan / Swordfish Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 22, 2020
Amazing day on the water jigging with Roberto. Roberto is extremely knowledgeable and an expert when it comes to dropping...
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