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
(233 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 $625

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 236 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
205
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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
92%
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Tim N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Reel Ladies, Mahi & Sailfish fun

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on October 30, 2025
Capt. Mendez and crew put us our ladies fishing team on fish and fun. We raised 3 sailfish and brought in a nice bull mahi....
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Sydney W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Juan was an amazing guide

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 15, 2025
Captain Juan was an amazing guide - easy to communicate with, very personable and cracked jokes with us, while also giving...
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Nicole C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on November 10, 2025
We had a beautiful trip. The weather was great and we brought 4 Mahi on the boat. Captain and crew were wonderful. Captain...
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Eliezer G.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good experience!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 18, 2025
The Captain picked us up at the beach behind our hotel. Weather was GREAT, and so was the sea state. We trolled for Rooster...
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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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