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Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez

Nationality: Costarricense
Languages: English, Spanish
Experience: 11 years

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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

4.7 / 5

(217 reviews)

4.7 / 5

(217 reviews)

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Playa Hermosa • 30 ft • 5 persons

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Trips from US $400

Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Fran Just

4.0 / 5

(2 reviews)

4.0 / 5

(2 reviews)

Playa Hermosa • 31 ft • 6 persons

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Trips from US $555

Fishing Reports

Tuna and mahi mahi

Jul 24, 2025 Playa Hermosa

Thank God for this day of good fishing

Tuna and mahi mahi

Jul 24, 2025 Playa Hermosa

Thank God for this day of good fishing

making dreams come true

Jul 16, 2025 Playa Hermosa

trying to make my clients' dreams come true

billfish day

Jul 15, 2025 Playa Hermosa

Today, thank God for fulfilling another dream for a client with two sailfish of 5

Billfish Day

Jul 3, 2025 Playa Hermosa

Thank God, a very good day, 5 sailfish, the customers are very happy.

De todo un poco

Jun 28, 2025 Playa Hermosa

Thank God we had different types of fish today.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7 / 5

out of 5 stars from 219 reviews

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Boat

4.6 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		188
4 stars		22
3 stars		6
2 stars		2
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	92%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	95%
Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	96%
Caught fish
	92%

Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	96%
Caught fish
	92%

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Maxime C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Amazing day

VERIFIED Full Day Trip on April 3, 2025

Maxime C.

5.0 / 5

Apr 3, 2025

Full Day Trip

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 we lost them during the fight but its part of the game, after that we caught a couple groupers and tunas it was a really fun day, guys were cool and prepared a beautiful lunch. Will go back with them for sure

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...

Maxime C. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

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Candice N.

San Antonio, Texas

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Captain Juan Carlos

Full Day Trip on August 31, 2024

Candice N.

San Antonio, Texas

5.0 / 5

Aug 31, 2024

Full Day Trip

Fishing with Captain Juan Carlos

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 on them! We caught two GIANTS just a couple hours into our day. In that same area we watched a momma and baby humpback whale play around. We also saw a few whales completely breaching the water on our way back. It was an incredible trip and the captain and his crew made it spectacular! I would highly recommend Captain Juan Carlos if you plan to fish Costa Rica!

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...

Candice N. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

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$Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez$

Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez (The Captain)

Replied on September 9, 2024

Thank you for your words. We always try to do our best to make sure that our clients are happy and can return or recommend us to other people. We look forward to seeing you again.

$Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez$

Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez (The Captain)

Replied on September 9, 2024

Thank you for your words. We always try to do our best to make sure that our clients are happy and can return or recommend us to other people. We look forward to seeing you again.

$Juan Carlos M\u00e9ndez Gutierrez$ Captain replied

Jeremy C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

What a great trip!

VERIFIED NEW Full Day Trip on July 14, 2025

Jeremy C.

5.0 / 5

Jul 14, 2025

Full Day Trip

What a great trip!

VERIFIED NEW

If you are from Tamarindo to Panama, contact Captain Mendez and have him take you fishing.unbelievable service and fishing.

Jeremy C. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

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Jeremy C. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

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David P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Extraordinary Outing that Exceeded all Expectations

VERIFIED Full Day Trip on April 11, 2025

David P.

5.0 / 5

Apr 11, 2025

Full Day Trip

Extraordinary Outing that Exceeded all Expectations

VERIFIED

Fantastic day fishing for big fish. Even though conditions were rough, the crew kept on task, helping us both land our first sailfish. What an experience!! Bonus swim with a sea turtle! Captain promptly responded to our booking questions, and got us started on time.

Fantastic day fishing for big fish. Even though conditions were rough, the crew kept on task, helping us both land our first...

David P. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

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Scott W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great trip!!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on April 4, 2025

Scott W.

5.0 / 5

Apr 4, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Great trip!!

VERIFIED

Caught Red Snapper and a small Grouper. The Sailfish and Roosterfish weren’t biting unfortunately. Overall great trip. My only negative comment was that the Captain doesn’t take credit card or Venmo payments on the day of the trip, otherwise I was completely satisfied:)

Caught Red Snapper and a small Grouper. The Sailfish and Roosterfish weren’t biting unfortunately. Overall great trip. My...

Scott W. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

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Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez

Hey, I'm Captain Juan Carlos Méndez Gutierrez

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Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis

Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Fran Just

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Amazing day

Amazing day

Fishing with Captain Juan Carlos

Fishing with Captain Juan Carlos

What a great trip!

What a great trip!

Extraordinary Outing that Exceeded all Expectations

Extraordinary Outing that Exceeded all Expectations

Great trip!!

Great trip!!

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