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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 212 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Fishing with Juan Carlos
A great morning!
A great morning!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
93%
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Mark S.
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
Overall

Great Day on the Water!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 11, 2025
Caught our first rooster 15 minutes after dropping lines. Juan Carlos and his mate did everything to help us catch fish! Caught...
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Andrew N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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I Wanted to Catch a Sailfish; Captain Juan Carlos Made it Happen!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 8, 2024
My Fiancée and I had a great time fishing with Captain Juan Carlos and his crewmate. They made the trip, convenient, memorable,...
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Garrett L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Got the fish I wanted

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 3, 2025
Never caught a sailfish and we landed a nice one!! Also caught a tuna which we brought back to Andaz and they cooked for us....
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Alan H.
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 captain and crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 9, 2025
Well, I went to fish and they tried their best, put me on sails. Wahoo and tuna, what a day. The crew were fun and tireless...
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Nolen L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 13, 2025
We had a great time overall, a bit of a quiet day ended with an impressive fight with a sail fish which lasted 20 minutes until...
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