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

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(211 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $400
Playa Hermosa
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Trips from US $555

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 211 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1090)
Fishing with Juan Carlos
A great morning!
A great morning!
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Angler rating
184
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5
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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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Matthew W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day in Big Waves

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 23, 2024
The ocean was pretty rough on the day we went out, and nobody seemed to be catching anything, but we got a dorado right off...
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Maryse L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The Capitaine and his helper was fantastic, we had a wonderful morning.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 16, 2025
The Capitaine and helper’s were fantastic, they work hard to give us a great time. Many small attentions that do the difference...
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Maxime C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing day

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 3, 2025
I asked the captain to take us for sailfish and we went right in the spot we had 2 big sailfish on the line, unfortunately...
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Candice N.
San Antonio, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Captain Juan Carlos

Full Day Trip on August 31, 2024
We went for a full day of fishing with Juan Carlos and had the BEST day! Our goal was to catch roosterfish and he put us right...
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David P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Extraordinary Outing that Exceeded all Expectations

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 11, 2025
Fantastic day fishing for big fish. Even though conditions were rough, the crew kept on task, helping us both land our first...
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