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Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez

Nationality: Costarricense
Languages: English, Spanish
Experience: 11 years

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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

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Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

4.8 / 5

(234 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(234 reviews)

Playa Hermosa • 30 ft • 5 persons

4 bookings in the past week.

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Trips from US $400

Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Fran Just

4.3 / 5

(3 reviews)

4.3 / 5

(3 reviews)

Playa Hermosa • 31 ft • 6 persons

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Trips from US $625

Fishing Reports

making dreams come true

Jul 16, 2025 Playa Hermosa

trying to make my clients' dreams come true

billfish day

Jul 15, 2025 Playa Hermosa

Today, thank God for fulfilling another dream for a client with two sailfish of 5

Billfish Day

Jul 3, 2025 Playa Hermosa

Thank God, a very good day, 5 sailfish, the customers are very happy.

De todo un poco

Jun 28, 2025 Playa Hermosa

Thank God we had different types of fish today.

Dia de pez velas

Jun 10, 2025 Playa Hermosa

Hoy gracias a Dios tuvimos 2 pez velas en linea pero solo un pez vela en el bote pero 1 es mejor de nada

Sailfish day

Jun 7, 2025 Playa Hermosa

Gacias a Dios por este día y los clientes muy felices

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 237 reviews

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Boat

4.6 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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5 stars		206
4 stars		22
3 stars		6
2 stars		2
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	92%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	95%
Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	96%
Caught fish
	92%

Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	96%
Caught fish
	92%

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Luiz G.

Santa Cruz, Costa Rica

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Pez Gallo Costa Rica

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on November 7, 2022

Luiz G.

Santa Cruz, Costa Rica

4.7 / 5

Nov 7, 2022

Half Day Trip (AM)

Pez Gallo Costa Rica

VERIFIED

Medio día de pesca con un hermoso trofeo, y los esfuerzos del Capitán Carlos por atrapar al Pez Gallo

Luiz G. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

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$Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez$

Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez (The Captain)

Replied on November 10, 2022

A sido un placer complacer al señor luis con el pez gallo que el queria gracias a Dios lo pescamos y lo liberamos y quiero también decierle a luis que lo esperamos nuevamente

$Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez$

Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez (The Captain)

Replied on November 10, 2022

A sido un placer complacer al señor luis con el pez gallo que el queria gracias a Dios lo pescamos y lo liberamos y quiero también decierle a luis que lo esperamos nuevamente

$Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez$ Captain replied

Michael A.

Wichita, KS

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED Full Day Trip on December 27, 2021

Michael A.

Wichita, KS

5.0 / 5

Dec 27, 2021

Full Day Trip

December fishing trip

VERIFIED

Great fishing, hooked a big mahi mahi and almost got it in the boat but lost it last minute. Grouper and snapper fishing was amazing and the hospitality excellent

Great fishing, hooked a big mahi mahi and almost got it in the boat but lost it last minute. Grouper and snapper fishing was...

Michael A. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

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Payton S.

3.7 / 5

Experience:

3.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

11/18 5 hour fishing trip

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (PM) on November 18, 2023

Payton S.

3.7 / 5

Nov 18, 2023

Half Day Trip (PM)

It was me and my moms first time going on a fishing charter and it did not disappoint! Although we only caught one fish, the crew was great and tried their hardest to make our trip memorable. I definelty recommend

It was me and my moms first time going on a fishing charter and it did not disappoint! Although we only caught one fish, the...

Payton S. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

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Kevin P.

Dallas, TX

4.0 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on May 10, 2023

Kevin P.

Dallas, TX

4.0 / 5

May 10, 2023

Half Day Trip (AM)

May fishing trip

VERIFIED

Kevin P. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

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Kevin P. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

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Leah F.

3.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing in Playa CoCo

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on September 1, 2024

Leah F.

3.7 / 5

Sep 1, 2024

Half Day Trip (AM)

Fishing in Playa CoCo

VERIFIED

The crew was great, but the fishing technique didn’t allow for time spent casting. Possibly, there would have been fish caught if there was less time trolling. The area was beautiful and we did see marine life.

The crew was great, but the fishing technique didn’t allow for time spent casting. Possibly, there would have been fish caught...

Leah F. does not recommend Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

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$Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez$

Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez (The Captain)

Replied on September 8, 2024

Hello, I think you pay for the trip and you can ask what you want to fish, but why don’t you recommend me? You are a bad fisherman because a good fisherman knows that there are bad days and good days when fishing, and the locals can tell you the best in their favor so that you go on fishing trips with them.

$Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez$

Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez (The Captain)

Replied on September 8, 2024

$Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez$ Captain replied

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