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

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4.8 / 5
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Good
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 216 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
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Garrett L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Got the fish I wanted

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 3, 2025
Never caught a sailfish and we landed a nice one!! Also caught a tuna which we brought back to Andaz and they cooked for us....
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Alan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great captain and crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 9, 2025
Well, I went to fish and they tried their best, put me on sails. Wahoo and tuna, what a day. The crew were fun and tireless...
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Nolen L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 13, 2025
We had a great time overall, a bit of a quiet day ended with an impressive fight with a sail fish which lasted 20 minutes until...
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Adam. A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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FANTASTIC DAY FISHING

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 1, 2025
Amazing day, hit lots of Tuna, large giant Grouper. Even a couple big ones snapped our linea. But tons in the boat. Phenomenal...
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Sean Y.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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80 lb 60 inch Trophy Roosterfish

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 13, 2025
I had an incredible time with Roberto & Axle. We caught several Roosterfish with one being the trophy fish of a lifetime (80...
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