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
224
Reviews
24
Fishing Reports
Verified

My Charter Listings

Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(222 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400

Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Fran Just

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 224 reviews
See details
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1145)
Clearly the best in Playa Hermosa
Clearly the best in Playa Hermosa
Clearly the best in Playa Hermosa
+1142
Angler rating
193
22
6
2
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%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 224 reviews
David S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on January 3, 2024
Enjoyed our trip with Captain Jaun Carlos.
David S. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
David S. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Blake R.
San Bernardino, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great day of fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 2, 2022
The captain and his first mate did a great job getting us on the fish early and staying on them as long as possible.  Brought...
Blake R. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Blake R. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Read more
Dick A.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 10, 2024
Dick A. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Dick A. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Tod H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 19, 2024
Tod H. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez Captain replied
Read more
Jim N.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 23, 2024
Jim N. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez Captain replied
Read more
  • Settings