My friend and I we attending a wedding at Tulum and decided we would try to go fishing for bone fish. We drove the rough road to the lodge, in a rental van, and just showed up without a reservation. They said they could take us out after lunch, which was excellent. Our guide taught us the fine points of this style of fly fishing and we both caught fish. It was a great experience and the staff was unexpectedly flexible and helpful.

Traveled to Boca Paila this past April. Idylic, 20-person lodge (very comfortable rooms with AC, but not deluxe; great food) located on pristine, deserted beach far far away from the crowds of Cancun. No other lodges or hotels w/in a mile in either directrion. Have been to Bahamas 4 times fly fishing for bonefish, but never Yucatan. Caught several dozen 2-pound bonefish and caught my first (two) permit on the fly. Never saw so many permit in my life!! Jumped a tarpon and caught 3 snook. Re-booked for next May.

Advertised as "the place" for the Grand Slam of fly-fishing - Can't be true. As an experience salt water fisherman with 15 years on the flats, I focused on Permit and Tarpon. Saw one Tarpon, lots of Permit and tons of TINY Bones. Caught no Permit or Tarpon.....our experienced group of six anglers fishing 4 full sunny days caught zero Permit or Tarpon.
Don't go with even the faintest hope for the grand slam. You too will be dissapointed. Also, area not safe outside camp at night.

what a great week....lots of bones...caught 2 tarpon....they were small but they were T A R P O N. excellent accomodations and food. I Will go back