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
(205 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
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Trips from US $400

Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Fran Just

Playa Hermosa
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Trips from US $555

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 205 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Got the fish I wanted
Got the fish I wanted
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Angler rating
179
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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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Michael A.
Wichita, KS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 27, 2021
Great fishing, hooked a big mahi mahi and almost got it in the boat but lost it last minute. Grouper and snapper fishing was...
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Payton S.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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11/18 5 hour fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 18, 2023
It was me and my moms first time going on a fishing charter and it did not disappoint! Although we only caught one fish, the...
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Kevin P.
Dallas, TX
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 10, 2023
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Steven W.
Elgin, IL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Mendez

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 20, 2021
Steven W. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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Noah J.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 10, 2024
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