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
(270 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
 Last booking: 8 hours ago
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Trips from US $400

Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Fran Just

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(9 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
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Trips from US $625

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 279 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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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
92%
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Héctor C.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 7, 2025
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Wyatt P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Juan Carlos

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 20, 2025
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Karen B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on January 4, 2025
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David W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 12, 2024
Captain Juan Carlos had great communication and put us on fish! Boat was in great condition and was very accommodating picking...
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Carter K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Costa Rican Fishing!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 2, 2024
Juan Carlos was great!   He can to pick us up at Planet Hollywood so we didn’t have to take a taxi. He brought...
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