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
4.7 / 5
(201 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
 Last booking: 6 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400
Playa Hermosa
 Last booking: 1 day ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $555

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 201 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1075)
Great Costa Rica Fishing Experience!
Great captain and crew
Great captain and crew
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Angler rating
175
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5
2
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
93%
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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   NEW  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   NEW  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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Candon J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day out

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 31, 2025
We (myself, my husband, my 15 year old son, and my 70 year old mother) did the 1/2 day fishing charter (AM).  Capitan Mendez...
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Félix A. C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a day

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 29, 2024
Captain Mendez picked us up to get to his boat, we went offshore to the current line and started trolling. It didn’t take...
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Adam H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Juan saved the day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 28, 2024
Captain Juan was very accommodating and made our half day adventure great. The waves at our beach have been huge, so he was...
Adam H. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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