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
(221 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
 Last booking: 2 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400
Very good
4.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
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 223 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1144)
Clearly the best in Playa Hermosa
Clearly the best in Playa Hermosa
Clearly the best in Playa Hermosa
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Angler rating
192
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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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Elly B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great morning on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 20, 2025
We were picked up at the beach and were on the water by 6:30. We each caught a rooster fish and several other species of fish....
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Sean F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highlight of our trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 29, 2025
We went out with our six year old son and eight year old daughter and they had an amazing time catching fish, spotting whales...
Sean F. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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Kevin A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First Time in Costa Rica

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 24, 2025
This was my first time fishing in Costa Rica, and it was my girlfriend’s first time ever fishing, and we had a great experience....
Kevin A. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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Jeremy C.
San José, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day!

NEW  Full Day Trip on July 14, 2025
If you’re looking for an offshore guide, I would highly suggest Captain Mendez. He was more excited to catch fish then we...
Jeremy C. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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Laurie C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great catch!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 12, 2025
Captain Mendez and his mate were to notch and we had an awesome morning fishing trip! My son wrestled and landed a very large...
Laurie C. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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