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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Jennifer C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fabulous half day on the boat

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 7, 2024
Captain Mendez and his crew made sure we had a great time on his boat. He consulted with us and set a plan for the 5-hour trip....
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Steve S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Slow Day Today

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 1, 2024
We trolled for several hours with no luck hoping to land a rooster fish. Ended the day with some good bottom fishing and landed...
Steve S. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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Fabio K.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 5, 2024
We could catch an amazing sailfish. The sailfish trip is very long because the boat is not very fast, and you don’t have...
Fabio K. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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Philip G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 11, 2024
Great captain and crew. Boat had plenty shade so it was comfortable on a hot day. Saw a turtle, couple pods of dolphin, a big...
Philip G. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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Gary D.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Service

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 16, 2024
We had a great time.  The crew worked very hard but we weren’t able to catch any big fish for the day but did get a couple...
Gary D. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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