The Riviera Maya is the exotic and impressive stretch of Caribbean coastline that runs South from Cancun and is known as one of the best fishing destinations in the world.

This is due to its geological conditions, where the deep-water channel between the Yucatan coast and Quintana Roo, along with the compression of the northward-traveling Gulf of Mexico current, creates a funnel effect that attracts a large number of fish The coast of the Riviera Maya is located practically on the edge of an underwater valley.

In the Riviera Maya you can practice deep sea fishing, fly fishing and light fishing. The waters of this destination are home to more than 35 species of big fish such as Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Dorado (mahi-mahi), Tuna, Kingfish, Barracuda, Grouper, Snapper and many more.

One of the best places for sport fishing is Ascension Bay and the Boca Paila lagoons.

Fly fishing is practiced in the Punta Allen area, the Capechen Lagoon, the Bocapaila Lagoons and the San Miguel Lagoon. Here you can fish for bonefish and permit throughout the year on the flats and tarpon and sea bass seasonally.

There are night fishing tours that sail the Caribbean coasts to catch snapper, grouper, shark or barracuda. After making your catch the boat staff can prepare you a delicious moonlight dinner.There are night fishing tours that sail the Caribbean coasts to catch snapper, grouper, shark or barracuda. After making your catch the boat staff can prepare you a delicious moonlight dinner.