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

Very good
4.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
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Trips from US $555

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 224 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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Richard W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great guys!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 2, 2024
If you in Costa Rica use this boot. Really nice guys..
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Patrick F.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Beautiful morning trip!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 2, 2023
What a Beautiful morning!! We took a Half day trip with all the family We ask to Fish inshore, my son wanted to Fish...
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Don D.
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good morning on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 6, 2023
Captain Mendez made surenwe enjoyed our trip. Only caught a couple of groupers but that’s fishing.  Captain pointed out...
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Robert Z.
Aurora, CO
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 30, 2022
Our party of six had a blast. The captain and crew went above and beyond to ensure we caught fish and had a great time. One...
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Tim B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing time!!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 21, 2023
1st time fishing ocean,the captain and his crew were amazing. Alot of laughs and the fishing was great.looking forward to the...
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