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
(227 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 230 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1165)
Fish!
Fish!
Hooked my dream Marlin (approx 400lbs)
+1162
Angler rating
199
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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
93%
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NICHOLAS R. C.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Double rooster fish!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 25, 2025
Captain Mendez picked us up right at 6:30am on the beach and we were off! Within 10 minutes of having our lines in the water,...
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Jocelyn R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Pura Vida fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 9, 2025
We booked the half-day fishing trip with Captain Mendez and we asked for bottom fishing. We had a great fishing trip...
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Josh B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 3, 2025
Captain Juan and the first mate were great.  They had everything ready to go and put us in position to catch fish.  We had...
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Ryan D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great morning!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 5, 2025
We had a wonderful morning. We had two goals, a Rossterfish and dinner to take home and they delivered!! We ended up catching...
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Anndria A.
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 (PM) on March 11, 2025
Captain Mendez and crew were great!  We booked and afternoon fishing trip which we haven’t done before. My son caught an...
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