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
202
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listings

Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(202 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $400

Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Fran Just

Playa Hermosa
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $555

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 202 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1079)
Got the fish I wanted
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Got the fish I wanted
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Angler rating
176
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
93%
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PAUL M.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Playa Hermosa fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on January 30, 2024
Had a fun afternoon fishing saw dolphins & manta rays. Caught a nice crevasse jack ,just at gorgeous sunset
PAUL M. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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Ryota T.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great hospitality

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 27, 2023
The captain provided Costa rica style Sashimi! It was awesome!
Ryota T. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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Daniel V.
El Coco, Costa Rica
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day trip with Capt. Mendez

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 21, 2022
We had a great time with Capt. Mendez. We caught a bunch of Red Snapper and Sea Bass. We saw sea turtles, dolphins, and stingrays....
Daniel V. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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Jill R.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Beautiful weather for AM inshore fishing.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 20, 2024
Fishing was slow but fish were caught including one yellow fin tuna. Captain, was not Capt Mendez. His son and the deck hand...
Jill R. does not recommend Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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FRANK U.
Chardon, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Juan Carlos

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 13, 2022
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