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
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Excellent
4.3 / 5
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Playa Hermosa
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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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Angler rating
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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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Tina P.
Dana Point, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 12, 2023
Juan and his crew were amazing! We trolled for a full day and caught a ton of fish. The biggest was a huge mahi mahi. Out of...
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Ryan T.
Lafayette, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Méndez

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 3, 2023
Great experience! Able to catch some Barracuda and Chicken fish. The captain and staff were awesome. Fun, helpful, and very...
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Emily W.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Unique experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on January 16, 2023
An absolutely brilliant trip with captain Mendez & crew. A lovely and personalised experience. Lots of laughs - 10/10. Pura...
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Steve A.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Dolphins, turtles, and whales oh my!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 13, 2024
Trip was fun crew was great! We saw dolphins jump out of the water. Turtles mating, and a whale. Not to mention we caught 3...
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Deborah U.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 22, 2024
We had a fun time fishing!
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