Captain
Mario Castillon Santana

Member since April 2021 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Background
Mario the Caption of Burton lll has been on the water in the Banderas bay of Puerto Vallarta and all throughout Mexico catching fish since he was 5 years old! Even though he has been out on the water catching fish for many years, His passion is daily sparked when he finds the fish jumping or when the reel lights up with action! A 3rd generation fisherman and a local to Vallarta, he is someone who is passionate about catching fish and showing clients his town. You are sure to have a great time aboard the Burton lll seeing the wildlife, the views of the town and catching fish.
Techniques
Some of Marios perfected styles of fishing and techniques are, Trolling with live bait trolling with lures. Bottom fishing when it's the season Casting when he sees the schools of fish Using jigs Poppers

Hey, I'm Captain Mario Castillon Santana

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Background
Mario the Caption of Burton lll has been on the water in the Banderas bay of Puerto Vallarta and all throughout Mexico catching fish since he was 5 years old! Even though he has been out on the water catching fish for many years, His passion is daily sparked when he finds the fish jumping or when the reel lights up with action! A 3rd generation fisherman and a local to Vallarta, he is someone who is passionate about catching fish and showing clients his town. You are sure to have a great time aboard the Burton lll seeing the wildlife, the views of the town and catching fish.
Techniques
Some of Marios perfected styles of fishing and techniques are, Trolling with live bait trolling with lures. Bottom fishing when it's the season Casting when he sees the schools of fish Using jigs Poppers
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First mate
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First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(344 reviews)
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Puerto Vallarta
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $250

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 344 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Diana B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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So much fun!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 hours fishing snorkel beach on June 26, 2026
Mario and Shorty made our day! It was so fun, I definitely recommend adding the snorkeling on, it was one of the most beautiful...
Diana B. recommends Burton lll Sport Fishing
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Neal C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Very Friendly and Knowledgeable Guide

VERIFIED   6 hours trip - Inshore on February 18, 2026
Mario was very good at putting us onto the Bonita.ย  I booked a 6 hour trip and we went about 10 miles north in the bay.ย ...
Neal C. recommends Burton lll Sport Fishing
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Stephen R.
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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Enjoyable Trip Despite the Fish Taking a Day Off

VERIFIED   8 hours trip-offshore on January 19, 2026
Burton Fishing, and particularly Mario and Luis, delivered a great experienceโ€ฆmy first off-shore fishing trip. Regrettably,...
Stephen R. recommends Burton lll Sport Fishing
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Maya H.
Victoria, British Columbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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6 hour combo tour with Mario

6 hours fishing snorkel beach on February 26, 2026
We had such an amazing experience! We went snorkeling at the beach and fishing, and everything exceeded our expectations. The...
Maya H. recommends Burton lll Sport Fishing
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Israel M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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5 Stars โ€“ Incredible Fishing Trip & Freshest Ceviche Ever

VERIFIED   4 hours fishing trip on May 15, 2026
Had an amazing experience on todayโ€™s fishing charter. The boat was extremely comfortable, spacious, and equipped with top-quality...
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