Captain
Juan Manuel Padilla

Member since July 2019 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Background
Captain Juan Padilla has been fishing Bahía de Banderas his whole life. He was taught the ropes by his father and he’s carried his legacy to his son and grandson, who are his first and second mates. They run their family business together off the coast of Puerto Vallarta and are proud of the generational knowledge of their local fishing grounds that have become world-famous over the last few decades. Capt. Juan loves meeting new people and sharing his passion for fishing with other like-minded anglers. He invites people from all over the globe to come to experience the true paradise of the beautiful Pacific Coast of Mexico!
Techniques
Trolling and Casting.

Hey, I'm Captain Juan Manuel Padilla

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Background
Captain Juan Padilla has been fishing Bahía de Banderas his whole life. He was taught the ropes by his father and he’s carried his legacy to his son and grandson, who are his first and second mates. They run their family business together off the coast of Puerto Vallarta and are proud of the generational knowledge of their local fishing grounds that have become world-famous over the last few decades. Capt. Juan loves meeting new people and sharing his passion for fishing with other like-minded anglers. He invites people from all over the globe to come to experience the true paradise of the beautiful Pacific Coast of Mexico!
Techniques
Trolling and Casting.
Our Team
Hugo A.
Business associate
Juan P.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(7 reviews)
Puerto Vallarta
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Beoordelingsoverzicht
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (27)
Amazing!!
January fishing trip
Huge sailfish great day!!!
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Beoordeling van Vissers
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Kincaid A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Amazing!!

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) on Februari 10, 2025
What a great experience! Awesome captains, and a clean boat!
Kincaid A. raadt BARBARA Sportfishing aan
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Seth P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

January fishing trip

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) on Januari 16, 2025
Seth P. raadt BARBARA Sportfishing aan
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Kebin F.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Algemeen

2 Juan better than one

GECONTROLEERD   Offshore All day on Juni 12, 2024
Captain and his 1st mate was Juan and Juan. They were great. Older boat but well kept. Next time we will get a little bigger...
Kebin F. raadt BARBARA Sportfishing aan
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Shannon O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Huge sailfish great day!!!

GECONTROLEERD   Offshore All day on November 1, 2024
We had a fantastic day of fishing. We went for big fish and thatโ€™s what they delivered!! We caught 2 sailfish one was almost...
Shannon O. raadt BARBARA Sportfishing aan
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Gary F.
Puerto Vallarta, JAL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Itโ€™s always a good day!

November 27, 2023
Iโ€™ve been fishing /sightseeing multiple days all different hours with Juan on the Barbara, whether itโ€™s a long day or...
Gary F. raadt BARBARA Sportfishing aan
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