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
 7 bookings in the past week.
 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)
Gonna do this again!!!
Gonna do this again!!!
Gonna do this again!!!
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Beoordeling van Vissers
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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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Maryse L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

The Capitaine and his helper was fantastic, we had a wonderful morning.

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 16, 2025
The Capitaine and helper’s were fantastic, they work hard to give us a great time. Many small attentions that do the difference...
Maryse L. raadt Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis aan
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Luis B.
San José, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

The best

Full Day Trip on Juli 17, 2025
The boat is perfect, and the captain made our experience unforgettable. He found the best fishing spots and beautiful locations....
Luis B. raadt Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Fran Just aan
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Maxime C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Amazing day

GECONTROLEERD   Full Day Trip on April 3, 2025
I asked the captain to take us for sailfish and we went right in the spot we had 2 big sailfish on the line, unfortunately...
Maxime C. raadt Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis aan
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Wayne W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

November fishing trip

GECONTROLEERD   NIEUW  Half Day Trip (AM) on November 5, 2025
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Nathan O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Epic day

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 5, 2025
What an epic day great Capt we caught a Trophy Rooster 2 total in the boat and 6 bites great an amazing time a must do trip...
Nathan O. raadt Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis aan
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