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Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez

Nationality: Costarricense
Languages: English, Spanish
Experience: 11 years

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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

4.8 / 5

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4.8 / 5

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Playa Hermosa • 30 ft • 5 persons

2 bookings in the past week.

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Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Fran Just

4.0 / 5

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4.0 / 5

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Playa Hermosa • 31 ft • 6 persons

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Fishing Reports

a little of everything

Jul 29, 2025 Playa Hermosa

Very happy customers with this fishing

Tuna and mahi mahi

Jul 24, 2025 Playa Hermosa

Thank God for this day of good fishing

Tuna and mahi mahi

Jul 24, 2025 Playa Hermosa

Thank God for this day of good fishing

making dreams come true

Jul 16, 2025 Playa Hermosa

trying to make my clients' dreams come true

billfish day

Jul 15, 2025 Playa Hermosa

Today, thank God for fulfilling another dream for a client with two sailfish of 5

Billfish Day

Jul 3, 2025 Playa Hermosa

Thank God, a very good day, 5 sailfish, the customers are very happy.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7 / 5

out of 5 stars from 224 reviews

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Boat

4.6 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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5 stars		193
4 stars		22
3 stars		6
2 stars		2
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	92%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	95%
Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	96%
Caught fish
	93%

Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	96%
Caught fish
	93%

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Paulina T.

4.0 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Barracudas

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (PM) on December 26, 2023

Paulina T.

4.0 / 5

Dec 26, 2023

Half Day Trip (PM)

This is a no non sense fishing trip! It’s not fancy but a nice time. Captain was very patient, and asked us what we wanted to catch. We were able to catch 5 barracudas! The longest was 40 inches. They put up some fights. It was very cool. We didn’t start catching them until 3 hours into our trip. I do recommend bringing your owns drinks (non/alcholic), snacks, and sunscreen. There are some other fees like a fishing license per person, and if you want them to pick you up then it’s an extra... More

This is a no non sense fishing trip! It’s not fancy but a nice time. Captain was very patient, and asked us what we wanted...

Paulina T. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

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Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez (The Captain)

Replied on January 6, 2024

Hi Paulina, I’m not contradicting your words, but if you don’t agree to pay the additional fee, you can also get to where the boat is and you always have to pay for the licenses, thank you.

$Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez$

Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez (The Captain)

Replied on January 6, 2024

Hi Paulina, I’m not contradicting your words, but if you don’t agree to pay the additional fee, you can also get to where the boat is and you always have to pay for the licenses, thank you.

$Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez$ Captain replied

Marc S.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great day trip!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on October 18, 2023

Marc S.

4.7 / 5

Oct 18, 2023

Half Day Trip (AM)

Great day trip!

VERIFIED

Very accommodating with start time. We were trying to land a roster fish. I didn’t get one, but got two of the biggest fish I have ever caught. One was a needle fish that the captian made into ceviche right on the boat. It was delicious. The other was a giant nurse shark. That is by far the biggest fish I have ever caught. All in all, it was a great trip.

Very accommodating with start time. We were trying to land a roster fish. I didn’t get one, but got two of the biggest fish...

Marc S. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

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Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez (The Captain)

Replied on October 19, 2023

I like that the trip turned out well. We didn’t have what you wanted, but I’m glad that it always worked out on the fishing trip.

$Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez$

Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez (The Captain)

Replied on October 19, 2023

I like that the trip turned out well. We didn’t have what you wanted, but I’m glad that it always worked out on the fishing trip.

$Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez$ Captain replied

Anastacia S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Beautiful day!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (PM) on October 13, 2023

Anastacia S.

5.0 / 5

Oct 13, 2023

Half Day Trip (PM)

Beautiful day!

VERIFIED

It was our first experience doing deep sea fishing and would definitely recommend. We got to see dolphins, sea turtles and even a stingray jumping out of the water! The crew was amazing and ensured to have snacks and drinks for us. Definitely will be coming back and trying again.

It was our first experience doing deep sea fishing and would definitely recommend. We got to see dolphins, sea turtles and...

Anastacia S. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

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Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez (The Captain)

Replied on October 14, 2023

Thanks for the review and I like to be very honest. We didn’t have any luck fishing but I think the problem was the 10am departure time. The good fishing is always in the morning and maybe in the afternoon but right now in the afternoon we have a lot of rain and here I wait for you again

$Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez$

Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez (The Captain)

Replied on October 14, 2023

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Kristina F.

Georgetown, TX

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half day trip !!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on September 11, 2023

Kristina F.

Georgetown, TX

5.0 / 5

Sep 11, 2023

Half Day Trip (AM)

Half day trip !!

VERIFIED

We had an amazing day…. Started day trolling and caught pretty quickly. We had also asked to do bottom fishing as well and caught a ton of fish. Also got a bonus seeing mama and baby humpback today. Would recommend. Definitely will be using again on our next trip here

We had an amazing day…. Started day trolling and caught pretty quickly. We had also asked to do bottom fishing as well and...

Kristina F. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

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Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez (The Captain)

Replied on September 11, 2023

Thank God everything went very well and here we will be waiting for you for a new adventure

$Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez$

Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez (The Captain)

Replied on September 11, 2023

Thank God everything went very well and here we will be waiting for you for a new adventure

$Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez$ Captain replied

Korie H.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Knowledgeable, dedicated and fun!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (PM) on April 8, 2024

Korie H.

4.7 / 5

Apr 8, 2024

Half Day Trip (PM)

Knowledgeable, dedicated and fun!

VERIFIED

Captain Juan Carlos is all about making sure fish are caught! He obviously knows the waters and is a lot of fun. Highly, highly recommend! We will book again on our next trip for sure.

Captain Juan Carlos is all about making sure fish are caught! He obviously knows the waters and is a lot of fun. Highly, highly...

Korie H. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

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$Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez$

Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez (The Captain)

Replied on April 14, 2024

I always like to be very kind to customers. Thank you, we are waiting for you again.💪💪🐓🐓

$Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez$

Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez (The Captain)

Replied on April 14, 2024

I always like to be very kind to customers. Thank you, we are waiting for you again.💪💪🐓🐓

$Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez$ Captain replied

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