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
(227 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400
Excellent
4.3 / 5
(3 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $625

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 230 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1165)
Fish!
Fish!
Hooked my dream Marlin (approx 400lbs)
+1162
Angler rating
199
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
93%
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Jeremy W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on September 20, 2025
Short answer, great trip and would reccomend his guide service to anyone! Captain took us out deep as we requested for Mahi...
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Tim N.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Hooked my dream Marlin (approx 400lbs)

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on September 25, 2025
it was a fantastic trip well maintained boat, excellent and friendly crew. I went out to target a billfish (Marlin) on top...
Tim N. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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Jan O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain and the crew gets you on a fish

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 30, 2025
We booked a full-day fishing trip. The communication was great. Captain contacted us a day before with all the details about...
Jan O. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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Hayden D. G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Costa Rica Fishing Experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 21, 2025
Myself and some friends who had very limited fishing experience going into this trip and we had an absolute blast! For the...
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Matt M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt Juan is the man!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 5, 2025
Just got back from a half day of fishing out Capt Juan and first mate Aaron, solid guys! We started the morning with them picking...
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