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 fibreglass 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, live bait 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 centres. 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.
FISHING METHODS
Big Game Fishing, Trolling, Surface Poppers, Jigging, Live Baiting and Saltwater Fly Fishing
SPECIES TO CATCH
Blue Marlin
Season: All Year
Peak: May to Nov
Weight: 200lb to 600lb
Average Weight: 250lb
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Black Marlin
Season: All year
Peak: June to October
Weight: 100lb to 550lb
Average Weight: 300lb
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Striped Marlin
Season: All year
Peak: May to Novenber
Weight: 50lb to 250lb
Average Weight: 120lb
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Sailfish
Season: All year
Peak: June to October
Weight: 70lb to 200lb
Average Weight: 90lb
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Dorado
Season: All year
Peak: May to November
Weight: 5lb to 70lb
Average Weight: 15lb
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Wahoo
Season: All year
Peak: June to October
Weight: 20lb to 100lb
Average Weight: 45lb
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Yellowfin Tuna
Season: All year
Peak: May to November
Weight: 10lb to 300lb
Average Weight: 25lb
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Amberjack
Season: All year
Peak: July to September
Weight: 10lb to 70lb
Average Weight: 25lb
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Grouper
Season: All year
Peak: April to November
Weight: 5lb to 100lb
Average Weight: 48lb
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Jack Crevalle
Season: All year
Peak: April to November
Weight: 5lb to 20lb
Average Weight: 10lb |
Snappers
Season: All year
Peak: April to December
Weight: 5lb to 30lb
Average Weight: 9lb |
Roosterfish
Season: All year
Peak: May to November
Weight: 5lb to 80lb
Average Weight: 30lb |
Note: these figures are complied with catch reports over 5 years, however they can be affected by adverse weather conditions.
TOUR INCLUDES
Flights (E), transfers, accommodation, packed lunch while fishing and guided fishing.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
Holiday insurance, fishing tackle ($30 per day per boat), personal items, fishing licenses, local tips (recommendation $50 - $100 per boat for offshore fishing. $40 - $50 per boat for inshore fishing), and live bait ($2 each).
OPTIONS
Seat Upgrades subject to airline
Room Upgrades
VISA
A machine readable passport with at least 6 months before expiry is required. No visa for UK citizens required.
Note: If your flights to Mexico involve travelling through the USA, you will be required before travel to complete an Electronic System Travel Authorisation (ESTA) online, which is compulsory for all USA Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) travellers before boarding an air or sea carrier to the USA. For full information and to apply online visit our ESTA information page.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
No vaccinations currently required.
PLEASE NOTE
All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press. However, please check these requirements for changes.
DEPARTURE TAX
There is no departure tax when leaving Mexico, however this can change regularly. Please check before you travel.
FLIGHT ROUTE AND FLIGHT TIME
UK - Dallas (approx 9 hrs)
Dallas - San Jose (approx 3 hrs)
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
(WT) 2 checked in items 23 kg (WTP) 2 checked in items 23 kg (C/F) 3 checked in items 23 kg.
TRANSFER TIME
San Jose Airport - Mexico Resort (approx 1 hr)
DOLPHIN ENCOUNTERS
A memorable experience giving you the opportunity to swim and interact with dolphins.
HOTEL FACILITIES
Both the Palmas and Villa De Cortez have great facilities including an infinity pool, bar and a lovely spa.
