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
(205 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
 Last booking: 6 hours ago
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Trips from US $400
Playa Hermosa
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Trips from US $555

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 205 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1082)
Easy Choice
Got the fish I wanted
Got the fish I wanted
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Angler rating
179
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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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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...
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Christie W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Cock a doodle doo!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 4, 2025
We booked a half day fishing trip with goals to catch a rooster fish and a sail fish. Within the first 30 minutes, my son and...
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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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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...
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NICHOLAS R. C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Double rooster fish!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 25, 2025
Captain Mendez picked us up right at 6:30am on the beach and we were off! Within 10 minutes of having our lines in the water,...
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