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
(234 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
 Last booking: 17 minutes ago
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Trips from US $400
Excellent
4.3 / 5
(3 reviews)
Playa Hermosa
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $625

Customer reviews

Beoordelingsoverzicht
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 237 reviews
Boot
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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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
92%
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Michael D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Gonna do this again!!!

GECONTROLEERD   NIEUW  Full Day Trip on November 14, 2025
Fishing was slow, but that’s just fishing. We caught a huge (I think) Mahi mahi. It was great. Captain and crew did everything...
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Elly B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great morning on the water

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (PM) on Maart 20, 2025
We were picked up at the beach and were on the water by 6:30. We each caught a rooster fish and several other species of fish....
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Sean F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highlight of our trip

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) on Juli 29, 2025
We went out with our six year old son and eight year old daughter and they had an amazing time catching fish, spotting whales...
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Kevin A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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First Time in Costa Rica

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) on Juli 24, 2025
This was my first time fishing in Costa Rica, and it was my girlfriend’s first time ever fishing, and we had a great experience....
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Jeremy C.
San José, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day!

Full Day Trip on Juli 14, 2025
If you’re looking for an offshore guide, I would highly suggest Captain Mendez. He was more excited to catch fish then we...
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