Boca Paila Lodge Fishing Program:
Boca Paila is located south of the town of Tulum, Mexico. Anglers fish the expansive flats of Boca Paila Lagoon just north of Ascension Bay. Bonefish averaging 1-2 pounds are the most abundant game fish, but this part of the Yucatan may have the most reliable permit fishery in all of the Atlantic. Some fishermen come to the lodge to fish for permit (8-20 pounds) to the exclusion of all else. Juvenile tarpon in the 5-15 pound range are available year-round, and larger migratory tarpon in the 40-60 pound class are frequently seen in the summer and fall. Owing to the constant flow of fresh water into the lagoon that attracts the tarpon, snook are plentiful as well. The often overlooked "incidental" species of barracuda, jack crevalle, and snapper lurk in the background.

The daily fishing schedule is flexible, so discuss your plan with the manager every day and review with your guide each morning. Most anglers take advantage of the best time to spot bonefish and permit on the flats, usually from 8:00AM - 4:00PM. Earlier and later, the sun angle causes a glare, making the fish difficult to see. In order to maximize time on the water, most anglers request to have a boat lunch packed. The more leisurely option is to come in around noon, enjoy a full lunch in the dining room, then head back out at your own pace, perhaps from 1:30– 4:00PM. Each day your guide will stock a cooler on the boat with soft drinks, beer and water. Six soft drinks or beers consumed on the boat are included in the package price. Feel free to offer the guide a soft drink, but lodge policy prohibits his drinking alcoholic beverages.

Boca Paila Lodge Travel:
To get to Boca Paila Lodge, you will need to make flight arrangements to Cancun, Mexico. There you will be met by a lodge representative and driven to the lodge which is approximately 2 ½ hours.

Boca Paila Lodge Documentation:
US citizens and foreign nationals are required to present a passport to enter or re-enter the United States when traveling by air or sea from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. As of 2008 the above requirement has been extended to all land border crossings as well. Please logon to www.dhs.gov or www.travel.state.gov for more information.

Boca Paila Lodge Accommodations and Meals:
The Boca Paila complex sits in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. A white sand beach unfolds for a mile north and south, where guests can walk and never see another tourist -- let alone another hotel. Guests stay in charming beachfront bungalows right on the beach. They are spacious and airy, offering the option of air conditioning or sea breezes making your lodging completely comfortable. Wireless Internet and phone service is available in every room.

The kitchen opens for breakfast at 6:30AM. Lunch can be packed in the boat cooler and eaten on the water, or you can return to the lodge. Cocktail hour is at 6:00PM and dinner is served from 7:00-8:00PM, with fresh seafood a specialty. You may indicate special meal requests/dietary restrictions on the questionnaire and consult with the manager upon arrival. You will find the Boca Paila bar, which remains open all evening, to be fully stocked with most of your favorite liquors and a good selection of Mexican beers and wines. Tequila drinks are a house specialty.

Boca Paila Lodge Non-angling Activities:
Guests can enjoy walking a virtually deserted beach for a mile in both directions. Snorkeling is available along the Palancar Reef, which runs parallel to the shore. One of the most popular activities is a visit to the mystical Mayan ruins of Tulum perched atop a cliff overlooking the turquoise Caribbean (about a 40-minute drive north of the lodge). True Mayan ruins fans can visit Coba (30 minutes beyond Tulum) where, amidst dense jungle, another site is presently being excavated by archaeologists. Ocean kayaks are available for independent exploring.

Boca Paila Lodge Fish Species:
Bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, jacks, barracuda

Boca Paila Lodge 2009 Rates:

$3,075 per person for a 5 Night / 4 Day fishing package

Shorter and longer stays available upon request. Non-angling rates also available.