» General Information:
Four hours and a half from Cancun, the village of Xcalak is ideally situated in the south of Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean. It is the last Mexican town before Belize border. Two kilometres to the north of Xcalak, the lodge offers everything that is necessary to enjoy quiet vacations full of adventure. Xcalac is a fishermen village with a population of only 200 permanent residents. It takes one hour to get to San Pedro Belize by boat, another quiet village where you do some shopping and enjoy the good restaurants. Just in front of the lodge you can go scuba diving in the longest coral barrier of the western hemisphere. Its clear and turquoise waters are home to a wide variety of sea turtles, rays, reef sharks and a lot more. After sailing for an hour you find one of the scuba-diving treasures: El Banco Chinchorro.
The lodge offers 16 wooden cottages with palm roof and private baths, accommodating up to 14 anglers and 7 fully-equipped boats. A large coconut plantation offering places perfect to rest and contemplate makes it a dreamlike destination.
David and Ilana, the owners, are in charge of the staff: the chef, assistants, scuba-diving instructor and fishing guides.
» Package:
The lodge is open from November through the end of August. The flats and other fishing locations are within half an hour by boat and are mainly unexplored. These beautiful flats offer the chance of spotting countless schools of bonefish, permit, baby tarpon, large barracudas, jacks and other game species. You may not bump into another boat during the whole fishing day.
» Tackle and Equipment:
We recommend taking all the fishing equipment you will need because it is not possible to get any in the area. We recommend the following as the best regarding tackle for this trip:
Rods: at least two rods, one #8 Wt and another one#9 Wt or #10 Wt.
Reels: Saltwater reels with a good brake system and at least 200 yards backing.
Line: Floating line type Cortland Tropic Plus or Scientific Anglers "Ultra".
Flies: Bonefish flies: Crazy Charly, Gotcha, as well as Shrimp patterns, work best. Hooks size 6. Permit flies: crab patterns in hooks size 2 and 4 type Rag Head (tan/brown or olive), Merkin or others (tan and brown).Baby tarpon flies: streamers type Deciver or Seaducer, black and red, black and purple; Cockroach, Stu Apte, etc. Hooks size 2/0 and 3/0.
Other equipment: Neoprene wading boots. A good hat and light clothing such as Exofficio or Columbia, polarized sunglasses, light rain jaquet, insect repelent, etc.
» Rates / 2010
U$S 2,850.-
Rates per angler.6 (six) fishing days and 7 (seven) nights accommodation based on double occupancy. Shared boat.
Rates include:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Refreshments (spirits included), boat and fishing guide, fishing licence and taxes.
Rates include the transfer Cancun/Xcalak/Cancun.
Notes:
Ask for short term accommodation !!!!
» Rates / 2010
U$S 3,825.-
Rate per angler single basis. 6 (six) fishing days and 7 (seven) nights
Rates include:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Refreshments (spirits included), boat and fishing guide, fishing licence and taxes.
Transfer Cancun/Xcalak/Cancun
Notes: Fishing only: U$S 350.- per day/boat and fishing guide
» Fishing
Report
September 2010
No reports have been received for the past few weeks.
