Sea of Cortez Dreams

The sheer beauty and wild remoteness of this area on the East Cape of the Baja Peninsula, coupled with the beauty of the beaches and sea, makes this a place of dreams.

Big Game fishing at its best! This amazing resort has become known worldwide as one of the premier vacation and big-game fishing spots in the world, consistently producing huge numbers of blue, black and striped Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado, Wahoo, Yellow Fin Tuna and Roosterfish. If you are looking for the finest new fiberglass 28' or 32' cruisers, with highly skilled local skippers and deckhands, or close to the action fast sleek 23' or 25', super panga’s, there is a boat and skipper for all of you. All our boats are fish catching machines equipped with radios, livebait wells, ice chests, sunshades, marine heads and fish savvy skippers.

The hotel is one of the few first-class fishing resorts you will find in the enchanting Baja wilderness - a world apart from the sameness of Mexico's over-commercialized resort centre's. It is situated on a sandy beach, on the legendary Sea of Cortez, with miles of untouched white sandy beaches, for superb shore fishing, the best in Baja. Each morning you will meet your captain, boat and crew, from the floating dock right off the beach, where you will depart for either inshore fishing, chasing Rooster fish and Jacks, or alternatively doing battle with the likes of Dorado, Tuna and Sailfish and, of course, the mighty Marlin. The hotel is in a lodge like setting in the peaceful little village of Los Barriles. A striking new grand entryway greets you as you wind your way past a fully stocked gift shop to the beach side palapa bar.

What our customers have to say: "Great destination both me and the wife had a dream holiday. I even got the wife to come out fishing as the sea was just flat calm everyday." David Thompson "The fishing and hotel far out weighed our expectations, we can not thank you enough for making the dream real " Linda Walters "Imagine waking up just before dawn, donning a pair of shorts and sneaking out onto a hotel veranda. You have been here for three days now and have grown to love this stolen five minutes before the other guests wake up and the air is warm and still. In front of you, the sea of Cortez is almost flat calm, a gentle surf lapping against a sand beach that stretches as far as the eye can see. The sun is almost up, a huge ball of fire that paints the horizon in a wash of pink and orange to herald its daily arrival. Out in the bay, the unmistakable shape of a white big-game fishing boat chugs into view, the sound of its engines audible over the chirruping of the crickets - your boat. Today, you are going marlin fishing… From Cabo St Lucas all the way through the East Cape, the Baja peninsula offers some of the finest blue water fishing in the world. The peninsula divides the comparatively turbulent waters of the pacific on one side from the more sheltered ‘Sea of Cortez,’ creating a haven for many species of pelagic game fish. Having fished for marlin on several occasions prior to my visit to Baja, my expectations on arriving at Punta Colorado were those of the battle-hardened war veteran who accepts his fate with barely a shrug of the shoulders. Until that fateful visit, marlin fishing for myself had always consisted of several days trolling around in baking hot temperatures in the vague hope that one or two marlin might be raised. Baja, though, as I discovered, is different. On the very first day, while fishing from a super-panga we had six strikes from striped marlin and sailfish and then ran out of bait. Day two saw us taking eight live baits out to the billfish grounds and returning home after experiencing eight strikes, including two from blue marlin . Day three and we were up to ten baits and yes, we got ten strikes, catching sailfish, blue marlin, striped marlin and a bull dorado weighing over fifty pounds! This was bill fishing of the highest order, made even more memorable by the fact that it was all stand-up stuff. Yellowfin tuna were also present in large numbers and although we didn't’t fish for them, I saw plenty of other boats hooked up to beefy fish weighing a hundred pounds or more. Most of the marlin in Baja are striped marlin weighing between 130 and 180 pounds but there are blue and black marlin too and with these fish the average weights are much, much higher. But the main point about Baja is that billfish are plentiful. My biggest regret while fishing in Baja is not having enjoyed the opportunity to target the giant rooster fish that the peninsula is famous for. I would love to catch one of these turbo-charged, zebra-striped members of the jack family and next time I visit I will try to ensure that the fish the Mexicans call ’pez gallo’ is in town. If all of this sounds too good to be true - dream on! Never before have I witnessed such spectacular blue-water fishing or seen so many free-jumping, free-swimming and hooked-up marlin as I did on my trip to Baja. And the best news of all is that compared to many other blue water destinations, Baja is cheap! If I close my eyes, I can see those orange and pink skies, smell the surf and hear the thud of those engines in the distance…." Matt Hayes

Palmas Hotel

F/B

Palmas brings all the creature comforts to one of the most magnificent natural settings in the world. Over 50 air-conditioned rooms, all with spectacular views of the Sea of Cortez, plus deluxe suites and two bedroom/two bath condos, complemented by Baja's most spectacular seaside dining room, Tico's, featuring Mexican and international cuisine. Three meals a day are included in room prices. Fresh, drinkable well water, tested for purity, flows from every tap. A natural paradise with modern conveniences, a striking new grand entryway greets you as you wind your way past a fully stocked gift shop to the beach side palapa bar. You'll also find all the equipment you need for scuba diving and snorkeling in one of the world's most beautiful preserves, the famous Pulmo Reef, windsurfing (in winter season), horseback riding and more. Mexico's flagship fleet awaits you! Anchored just feet from the wide, sandy beaches at Palmas sits the largest and most modern fleet of sport fishing boats in all of Mexico, serviced by an ingenious, portable seaside dock. Bring your own tackle or rent from our own stock of beautifully maintained equipment.

Fly fishing and surf fishing with your own gear beckons and is excellent. Our pioneering catch-and release program is a model for conservationists, and you can preserve your big-fish memories with photos, special "release" pins, and the finest fiberglass wall mounts available. In addition to its own 3200 foot hardpack runway, Palmas de Cortez is close to two international airports, with hotel ground transportation at bargain rates.With all this and the addition of our new pool and swim-up palapa bar you are sure to have the time of your life.

Hotel facilities include, large external pool, jacuzzi, tennis,racquetball, massage therapy and exercise machines, internal bar, pool tables, and swim up external bar. This hotel ouses fishing, just walk around in the evening and that is all everyone talks about. Just simply one fantastic place for the whole family.

Extra and Non Angler Activities

Massage - $75 for 55 minutes* (See Spa Delfin below).
Horseback riding - $15 per hour.
Sea Kayaks with rod holders - $10 per hour.
ATV rentals - $20 per hour, $50 for 3 hours, or $60 for 4 hours.
Jet Ski rentals - $40 1/2 hour, $70 per hour.*
Snorkeling and diving tours available.
All day tours are available to include all day tour of La Paz, Cabo San Lucas or Cabo Pulmo/Los Frailes - $160 round trip for 1-5 people, each additional = $20.

Spa Delfin

SPA DELFIN Spa Delfin offers a tropical spa experience with a range of therapeutic and beauty-enhancing treatments. Spa Delfin in located on the property of Palmas De Cortez. Here is a list of a few of the treatments offered at Spa Delfin:

Massage Therapy, Facial, Body Scrub, Body Wrap, Waxing, Acupuncture, Manicure, Pedicure, Pilates, Yoga, Samba, and full service Hair Salon.

Suggested Itinerary

This is a suggest itinerary which can be changed if you so wished to suit your requirements personally

9 - Days / 5 - Days Fishing

Day 1	Depart LHR with British Airways PM Arrive at Mexico City MEX Airport PM On arrival after clearing customer walk outside the terminal building and catch a taxi to your hotel 5 min ride. Overnight accommodation: Fiesta Inn R/O
Day 2	Depart Mexico City MEX Airport PM Arrive at San Jose SJD Airport PM Approx 3.00pm As you walk out of the terminal building look for our rep holding up a board with your name on. Transfer to the hotel approx time 60 min's. Overnight accommodation: Palmas Hotel F/B
Day 3 to 4	Panga Fishing Boats 6.30am Breakfast for a 7.00am start. meet your boat, captain and crew for 8 hours panga fishing for the species of your choice. Our captains and crew will be happy for you to do as much or as little of the rigging, running lines and hooking of fish as you require. Just make it clear at the beginning of each day what you want to do and fish for. Overnight accommodation: Palmas Hotel F/B
Day 5 to 7	Super Sport Fishing Boats 6.30am Breakfast for a 7.00am start. meet your boat, captain and crew for 8 hours panga fishing for the species of your choice. Our captains and crew will be happy for you to do as much or as little of the rigging, running lines and hooking of fish as you require. Just make it clear at the beginning of each day what you want to do and fish for. Overnight accommodation: Palmas Hotel F/B
Day 8	After breakfast take the Angling Direct Holidays taxi transfer from the Punta hotel to Depart San Jose Los Cabo's Airport. Depart San Jose SJD PM Arrive at Mexico City MEX Airport PM Depart Mexico City MEX with British Airways PM
Day 9	Arrive at LHR PM Approx 1.00PM

Note: This tour can be tailored to suit your own requirements.

Departure Dates & Prices

9 - Days / 5 - Days Fishing

Dates	Palmas Hotel
1st Feb – 31st Nov	From £2,220 pp

Note: The above prices are per person and are based on two people sharing, accommodation, transfers and fishing. Please be advised these prices may fluctuate due to changes in flights and exchange rates.

What's Included & Excluded

Options Additional Days Super Sport Fishing Boat Additional Days Super Panga Fishing Boat Deluxe Rooms Business Class Flight Upgrades

What's Included International return flights All Airport transfers. 1 night Fiesta Inn Mexico City R/O 6 nights accommodation on American Plan F/B basis. Full day/s fishing as indicated on itinerary. Packed lunch while fishing, drinks extra.

What's Excluded All drinks Fishing Licence Fishing Tackle ( Can be rented at $10 per day PP ) Live bait (Can be purchased in the morning at the boat ramp $1 each. If required) Holiday insurance Personal items Local Tips (Non Compulsory)

Enquiries & Bookings

Once you have an idea of what destinations and duration of the holiday you would like, contact one of our consultants on 01603 407596 who will be pleased to assist you with any questions and additional literature you may require to help you finalise your holidays itinerary, availability and prices.

When you are ready to book your holiday, our consultants will take down all particulars and take a deposit payment, please make sure that before making any booking that you have read our terms and conditions. At the time of the booking we will ask you to correctly spell the first and last name of each traveling member, as some flights will need to be ticketed at the time of booking and due to airline regulations no name changes can be made, once a ticket has been issued. On receipt of the deposit we will send the lead booker a “Booking Form” and a deposit receipt invoice which becomes the legal contract between Angling Direct Holidays and your party.

Tackle Required
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Note: Standard trolling tackle can be rented from the fishing office within the hotel at a minimum cost of $10 pp per day. You can provide and use your own tackle. This will be required if you wish to shore fish, Fly Fish or use stand up trolling equipment. All super sports boats are fitted with fighting chairs and all boats provide butt pads,light fighting harnesses and all required trolling lures, hooks etc.

Trolling

1. 30lb to 50lb stand up rods for Marlin Fishing, coupled with strong multipliers capable of holding 30 to 50lb mono minimum 400 yards.
2. 12lb to 20lb stand up boat rod and reel for Sailfish 25Lb mono.

Fly fishing

1. 8 weight saltwater fly rod and reel with 8 to 9 weight shooting line. For shore fishing and light boat fishing
2. 12 weight salt water fly rod and reel with 12 weight shooting line. For Sailfish, Marlin and Tuna fishing.
3. Selection of Tarpon / Sailfish style flies, (poppers)
4. Selection of fly tippets, If you wish to fish for line class records check the current line classes available.

Shore Fishing

1. 6 to 9 ft light spinning rod, coupled with fixed spool reel of 20lb mono. Reel needs to hold a minimum of 250 yards for those large Roosterfish.
2. Selection of sinking lures, floater divers from 2 to 6 inches.
3. Small spinners, spoons and plastic jigs / jelly worms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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