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
(205 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
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Trips from US $400
Playa Hermosa
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 205 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1082)
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Got the fish I wanted
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Angler rating
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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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Candice N.
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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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David P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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
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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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Dante D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain saved the day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 30, 2024
After we headed out, it started to rain. Eventually my wife wanted to come back in. Captain obliged and on the way back he...
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John C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Easy Choice

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 11, 2025
Juan Carlos and Axel were brilliant. Was on fish all day and they handled billfish no problem.
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