Captain
Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez

Member since October 2019 Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Background
Captain Juan Carlos has been fishing all his life. First, he started as a commercial fishing captain, then he was the captain of a yacht. After a hurricane, he started with his own business, 3 years ago. Born and raised in Playa del Coco, he knows all the good spots in the area and he can easily track the fish, wherever they go.
Techniques
We have many techniques to fish but it would be better to experience the new techniques with you. thanks

Hey, I'm Captain Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez

Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Background
Captain Juan Carlos has been fishing all his life. First, he started as a commercial fishing captain, then he was the captain of a yacht. After a hurricane, he started with his own business, 3 years ago. Born and raised in Playa del Coco, he knows all the good spots in the area and he can easily track the fish, wherever they go.
Techniques
We have many techniques to fish but it would be better to experience the new techniques with you. thanks

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(314 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
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Trips from US $450
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(9 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
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Trips from US $625

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 323 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1468)
No fish but we still had a good time.
No fish but we still had a good time.
No fish but we still had a good time.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
92%
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Joris R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip PM

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 10, 2026
Nous voulions essayer la pêche au Costa Rica et notre expérience fut inoubliable! Nous étions à la recherche d’une...
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David U.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic bottom Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 19, 2026
My son (10 yo) and I wanted to do our first saltwater trip while we were here. Captain Mendez took us out on a fantastic Grouper...
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Rachel M.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

No fish but we still had a good time.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 28, 2026
Our family of three adults and two kids did not catch any fish but it was not for lack of trying in the crew’s part. I don’t...
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Lance C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best guided fishing trip we have ever been on!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 16, 2026
Caught 6 mahi, 2 tuna and a 92 inch sailfish which we will be getting a replica mount of.  Captain Juan and his first mate...
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Eric T.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Doradogedon

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 7, 2026
My brother and I had an awesome day out with Juan and his hand, Byron.  We did an 8-hour trip and Juan got us on a school...
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