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
(222 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400
Excellent
4.3 / 5
(3 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $555

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 225 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Clearly the best in Playa Hermosa
Clearly the best in Playa Hermosa
Clearly the best in Playa Hermosa
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Angler rating
194
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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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Bill S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nice morning trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 22, 2024
My daughter and I had a nice time fishing with CPT Mendez. Trip was simple to book & he even picked us up at our resort, which...
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Brooke F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic Half Day Fishing Trip in Costa Rica

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on January 15, 2024
Captain Mendez and his crew were great. Knowledgeable of the area. 4 of us went and we all caught fish. Boat was clean, yummy...
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Tara B.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day trip with Captain Mendez

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 7, 2023
We had a great afternoon on the water with Captain Mendez and crew. We are a family of 5 first time fishing in Costa Rica....
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Hannah C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 14, 2024
Juan Carlos and Roberto were great company! We ended up catching only one fish… tuna. And Roberto treated us like kings serving...
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Casey S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 28, 2024
Great trip, we booked a 8 hour trip. We started off in shore a caught Several Rooster Fish. A then moved off shore and caught...
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