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Fly fishing in Ascension Bay for boefish, Mexico

A perfect small family owned resort.  There are 6 rooms that all have direct views of the Caribbean.  Sit on your veranda, watch the sun set while sipping a margarita fresh from the hotels bar.

Even though we are small it is a full service resort that was built in 1998.  The rooms are quite spacious and can accommodate a variety of bed configurations. It is located on the old beach road just north of the village of Xcalak,  Believe me, this is far far away from the strips in Cancun.

The hotel is a self sustaining resort facility with most of its electrical power derived from the sun. Through an array of solar panels, a 24V battery system, and an inverter, 110V electricity is generated on a 24 hour basis. Two diesel-powered generators are coupled to the system to assure uninterrupted service.As is the case in many areas of the world, fresh water is a rare commodity in our region and we depend upon the rain, which is collected on the roofs of our buildings and channeled into an underground cistern.

All rooms have private balconies facing the ocean and are equipped with variable speed ceiling fans and purified water is provided in each room. Our Standard rooms are set with one queen size bed or double bed with one single bed. The Luxury rooms are somewhat larger, offering at least two beds and a small refrigerator. Daily maid service is provided with each room.

 

Each room has a private bath, ceiling fans , a balcony with breathtaking views of the ocean, 24 hour electricity, daily maid service, and purified water. Air-conditioning is not available as we rely on solar energy to power our sysytems  Athough it is rarely needed, since mother nature almost always provides a moderate ocean breeze to keep things cool and comfortable.  Three of the rooms are equipped with a refrigerator.

We also have a full service restaurant  and bar on site - The Maya Grill and Bar.  The freshest of sea foods are served daily as well as a variety of meats, fruits and vegetables all served with cleanliness and freshness first and foremost.   Your package includes three meals a day:

  • Chef’s Choice Expanded Breakfast featuring Eggs; Bacon, Sausage, Ham, or Pork; Potatoes, Frijoles, or Grits; Fresh Fruits; Freshly Squeezed Juice; Cheese; Pan Dulce (Breakfast Bread); Cereal; Yogurt; Coffee
  • Lunch on the Flats!  Sandwiches, Snacks, Water and Soft Drinks
  • After-Fishing Hot Appetizers at Hotel Tierra Maya, a pre-dinner treat

  • Dinner featuring your choice of:
  • Broiled Langosta (when available)
  • Skewered Shrimp with Melon & Bacon
  • Broiled Fresh Fish with Fruit Salsa or Salsa Vera Cruz
  • Steak Arrachera
  • Smoked Pork Loin Chop
  • Chicken with Fruit Salsa
  • Fresh Broiled Conche (when available)

All Dinners include Appetizer, Soup & Fresh Homemade Wheat Breads, Entrée and Dessert

I guess you will not be losing much weight on this trip!  Actually a good day out on the flats burns a lot of calories!.

The village of Xcalak is small and tranquil. There are about 500 residents. Life in Xcalak is relaxed, most people live from fishing. or the tourism business that is slowly growing.  Infrastructure development is slowly bringing Xcalak to the 21st century standard of living. However due to environmental laws the area is protected against large scale tourism. Developments like the local clinic and library increase the standard of living for the native population.

The village of Xcalak lies within the Xcalak National Reef Park. The park protects the Meso Amercian Reef which lies al along the Costa Maya coast. On the south side of the marine park lies the mangrove area with the river Boca Bacalar chico. Many people visit that area to see the beautiful flora and fauna.





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