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: 5 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
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
Photos & videos by reviewers (1181)
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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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Laurie C.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great catch!

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) on Maart 12, 2025
Captain Mendez and his mate were to notch and we had an awesome morning fishing trip! My son wrestled and landed a very large...
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NICHOLAS R. C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Double rooster fish!

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) on Februari 25, 2025
Captain Mendez picked us up right at 6:30am on the beach and we were off! Within 10 minutes of having our lines in the water,...
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Jocelyn R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Pura Vida fishing trip

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) on Februari 9, 2025
We booked the half-day fishing trip with Captain Mendez and we asked for bottom fishing. We had a great fishing trip...
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Tim N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Reel Ladies, Mahi & Sailfish fun

GECONTROLEERD   Full Day Trip on Oktober 30, 2025
Capt. Mendez and crew put us our ladies fishing team on fish and fun. We raised 3 sailfish and brought in a nice bull mahi....
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Josh B.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!

GECONTROLEERD   Full Day Trip on Augustus 3, 2025
Captain Juan and the first mate were great.  They had everything ready to go and put us in position to catch fish.  We had...
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