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
(260 reviews)
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Puerto Vallarta
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Trips from US $320

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 260 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Tyler G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Everything and then some!

VERIFIED   6 hours trip - Inshore on March 1, 2025
Captain Mario got us on the fish early and kept us on them all day. Actually went to the marina early because weโ€™d had our...
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Steve P.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Fishing with Mario

VERIFIED   8 hours trip-offshore on June 22, 2025
Great trip with Captain Mario. Top notch day and he really takes care of the customer from start to finish. By the end of the...
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Michael W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing

VERIFIED   6 hours fishing snorkel beach on June 9, 2025
Mario and Alex were so fun, informative, and so respectful. Both spoke perfect English and were very polite and accommodating....
Michael W. recommends Burton lll Sport Fishing
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Travis H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Dorado top water

VERIFIED   6 hours fishing snorkel beach on June 8, 2025
Mario and Alex were great! We had good time fishing. Morning bite was slow, however we caught an afternoon Dorado bite! Casting...
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Ben J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Operation

VERIFIED   6 hours fishing snorkel beach on March 22, 2025
I have been fishing a number of times in Mexico and Cuba with limited success. Captain Mario and Team were excellent. Very...
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