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
(221 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400
Very good
4.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
 Last booking: 6 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $555

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 223 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (1144)
Clearly the best in Playa Hermosa
Clearly the best in Playa Hermosa
Clearly the best in Playa Hermosa
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Angler rating
192
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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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Dante D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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Michael D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Rooster Fish

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 31, 2024
This was a bucket list trip for me to catch a Rooster Fish.  Juan Carlos spent the whole day chasing these elusive fish in...
Michael D. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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Kate W.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Caught Sailfish!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 2, 2025
We had a great time on our trip with Captain Mendez. We caught 3 sailfish, and they brought pineapple/chips/drinks for us which...
Kate W. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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Justin S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Experienced Local Guide = Fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 2025
Costa Rican fishing boat. Perfectly adequate and well maintained. If you’re expecting an ultra-modern fishing boat go elsewhere,...
Justin S. recommends Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
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Daniel 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 June 23, 2025
We had a great time, caught a Sailfish and a few tuna. Would definitely recommend Captain Juan
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