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
(234 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400
Excellent
4.3 / 5
(3 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $625

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 237 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1181)
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Angler rating
206
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
92%
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Angela L.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 24, 2024
Angela L. 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
FRANK U. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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Wanida S.
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 9, 2022
Wanida S. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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