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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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(277 reviews)
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Puerto Vallarta
 Last booking: 11 hours ago
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Trips from US $320

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 277 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Kickass fishing trip!
Kickass fishing trip!
Kickass fishing trip!
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Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Keoni G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Kickass fishing trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hours fishing trip on November 7, 2025
We had an excellent time with Cpt Mario!ย  Not only was it our groupโ€™s first time in Puerto Vallarta, but also our first...
Keoni G. recommends Burton lll Sport Fishing
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Ken A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Mario

VERIFIED   NEW  6 hours fishing snorkel beach on October 12, 2025
Was a fantastic trip that started a little rough, it had rained real heavy the night before and taxi couldnโ€™t get us to...
Ken A. recommends Burton lll Sport Fishing
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Michael H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip! Great crew!

VERIFIED   6 hours trip - Inshore on July 18, 2025
I spoke to Captain Mario before the trip and asked that we not troll. He was very accommodating to our request! We spent the...
Michael H. recommends Burton lll Sport Fishing
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Matthew B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Vallarta fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  6 hours trip - Inshore on October 13, 2025
fishing was slow for everyone the weather wasnโ€™t best (just after a tropical storm). from what we could tell our captain...
Matthew B. recommends Burton lll Sport Fishing
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Beth R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 Hour Fishing excursion was FANTASTIC !!! 5 Stars!!

VERIFIED   4 hours fishing trip on July 9, 2025
We caught Jack Caravelle about 35 pounds and 9 other fish about 4-5 pounds each. East to find, easy to to contact Captain Mario...
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