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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Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(222 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
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Trips from US $400

Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Fran Just

Excellent
4.3 / 5
(3 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
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Trips from US $625

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 225 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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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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Caroline G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Fun

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 6, 2024
Had a great time with Capt Mendez and crew on 1/2 day charter fishing trip. Went in am and caught sailfish and mahi mahi. Highly...
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Marie W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Perfect day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 31, 2024
Captain Mendez made our trip so easy and action-packed. He also arranged for us to have our fish fried up whole for us right...
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Christopher C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Mendez Pulls Out All The Stops To Catch Fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 28, 2024
Captain Mendez went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time and did everything possible to catch fish. Highly recommend...
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James D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Tough day fishing but great time on water!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 25, 2024
Well, we caught zero fish. But we had a great time and it wasn’t for lack of effort on captains part. We had 3 hookups but...
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John P.
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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Great crew and what we wanted.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 13, 2023
Perfect half day trip especially if you have a mixed crew of new and experienced people. Juan Carlos made our pickup super...
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