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
4.7 / 5
(217 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
 Last booking: 6 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400
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 219 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1131)
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Angler rating
188
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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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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
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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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Jeremy C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on July 14, 2025
If you are from Tamarindo to Panama, contact Captain Mendez and have him take you fishing.unbelievable service and fishing.
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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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Scott W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 4, 2025
Caught Red Snapper and a small Grouper. The Sailfish and Roosterfish weren’t biting unfortunately. Overall great trip. My...
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