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The Xcalak National Park has a daily entrance fee ($50 pesos) and all visitors are required to purchase and wear a bracelet each day they use the Park. Those who are also fishing must purchase a Mexican fishing license available for one week (US$25), one month (US$37) or one year (US$50.) Xcalak National Park is a preserve and all fishing in the preserve is strictly catch and release. The park entrance and fishing license fees are not included in our prices below; we are happy put clients in touch with Park staff who can assist with bracelets and fishing licenses. Those with plenty of lead time may use this link to purchase their Mexican fishing license in advance.

Catch-and-Release Saltwater Fly Fishing
Our Catch-and-Release program for permit, snook and bonefish is very popular and we have many satisfied return customers. One or two persons per boat with English- and Spanish-speaking guide. Half-day option is four hours of fishing for $175 USD; full day is $250 USD for eight hours. Both options include equipment, park and fishing fees, plus ice, refreshments, snacks and sandwiches. Bring your wading boots and some biodegradable sunscreen. We have a selection of good-quality gear we rent.

New! Starting February 2010, Jose offers an overnight fishing adventure that let’s you get to remote fishing grounds, fish as early or late in the day as you want, fish as many hours a day as you want, and stay out as many nights as you want, minimum of two nights. Comfortable tent camping (typically an isolated island) that includes all food, water, soft drinks, and cook, two days of guided boat fishing with Jose and his crew, and all the shore fishing you can handle. Email for details and reservations; please include dates you’re planning on visiting.

Trolling and Reef Fishing
This adventure gives those who enjoy trolling or spinning and taking home their catch the opportunity to find tarpon, barracuda and other reef fish (permit, snook or bonefish not included) and to spend time on some of the most beautiful Caribbean reef and waters. One-half day (four hours) for one or two people is $165 USD; price includes guide, equipment, park and fishing fees, plus ice, refreshments, snacks and sandwiches. Don't forget biodegradable sunscreen.

Reef Snorkeling
This three-hour trip visits several wonderful reefs rich in vibrant coral and teeming with fish of all varieties and colors. In waters ranging from one-and-a-half to three meters deep, up to five can enjoy some of the most pristine reefs the Caribbean has to offer. Don't forget biodegradable sunscreen. Perfect for groups; price is $40 USD for 1 or 2 people, $35 for 3 or 4, and $30 for 5 or 6 people. Price does not include park bracelet fee. We have a limited amount of snorkel gear for rent.

Bird Island Snorkeling and Birding Tour
A four-hour tour to Bird Island starts with a run along the inside of the reef, then heads along a canal made the ancient Maya that runs between Mexico and Belize, wends its way along the mangrove shallows, and eventually arrives at Bird Island. More than a mile offshore, this mangrove island is home to thousands of birds including ibis, wood stork, limpkin, cormorant, roseate spoonbill, osprey and blue heron. Water, sodas, snacks and park fees included; snorkel on some beautiful Xcalak reefs on the way home. Bring biodegradable sunscreen. Prices: $55 USD per person for two; $40 USD per person for three; $30 for four or more, not including park bracelet fee. A really wonderful family adventure and a chance to see bird nesting and daytime habitat, interesting brackish-water fisheries, spectacular mangrove shores, and colorful Caribbean reef.

Trip to San Pedro, Belize
This is a round trip leaving Mexico from Xcalak and entering Belize at San Pedro, taking about 90 minutes in each direction (depending upon weather and sea conditions.) Guests can decide how long to stay in San Pedro, but must return to Xcalak the same day before dark. Spanish- and English-speaking guide will help your party of up to six clear customs in both directions (bring your Passport and visa!) Price of $250 USD does not include food, sodas, snacks, customs fees (if any) or harbor taxes.