It was just a matter of time until Nervous Waters looked to Mexico- it’s natural for us, as Mexico has a history of great hospitality, great guides, and a service culture that makes it fun to be a visitor.
But we have been waiting for the right time and the right location and we have finally found both. A place in the Sian Ka’an Reserve, Quintana Roo, Mexico, where a challenging fishery awaits. Where you’ll meet passionate fishermen like yourself and embrace the challenge of being face to face with a permit, and when not fishing, sharing knowledge, theories, stories, and permit dreams. We look forward to welcoming you to Mayazul Lodge – a small, elegant retreat in the heart of Mexico’s “permit alley” where fly anglers have a history of success pursuing the black-tailed devil of the flats, the elusive and coveted permit. And while others have done it, nobody has done it like Nervous Waters; a small lodge on the water, single rooms and single guides, and a laser focus on getting anglers as many shots at permit as possible.
Easy travel- 38 non-stop routes into Cancun from U.S. gateways daily; a private ground and water transfer whisks you from Cancun to the fishing zone-with no wasted time enroute.
Why Choose Mayazul Lodge?
An intimate lodge located on the ocean – just four rooms, each offering two queen beds, plus attractive lounging and dining areas overlooking the fishing grounds.
No trailering: boats will pick you up right in front of the lodge- no down time and no bumpy overland time. Enjoy breakfast and head out for the day’s fishing, and when you return, each afternoon, enjoy a welcome drink the moment you arrive.
Comfortable traditional pangas totally kitted out for the flats.
You’ll fish with not just one experienced guide-but two guides per boat -because seeing more permit means more shots at permit.
Not just permit-bonefish, tarpon and snook are found in good numbers seasonally on our flats as well.
Excellent fishing equipment from leading brands available for your use at no extra cost with appropriate permit leaders and the best flies.
A delicious ala carte menu with exceptional fresh, local dishes.
Best in class accommodation and service in México.
Location
Mayazul Lodge is located on the Yucatán Península, approximately 56 kilometers south of Tulum in the sleepy fishing village of Punta Allen, Mexico within the Sian Ka’an biosphere reserve. The Cancún International Airport is the point of entry. Sian Ka’an is home to nine different ecosystems, a wealth of flora and fauna, including 320 bird species, nearly 100 mammals, 90 species of native bees, 47 species of dragonflies, 74 species of beetles, 310 species of mosquitos, 318 species of butterflies, 84 species of coral, and five neotropical felines. It is also home to many archeological sites like Muyil, and, 120 kilometers of the Mesoamerican reef are included in it, which provides the area with a double heritage UNESCO designation.
Sian Ka’an, as a tourist destination, is also part of Maya Ka’an, a very rich region that offers very unique experiences in natural environments combined with the historical and cultural elements of the Mayan communities of today. It is said that the channels of the biosphere reserve were used by the Mayan people (and other indigenous groups) as commercial trade routes to reach the site of Muyil. Canoes would enter from the Boca Paila side of the Caribbean Sea.
Mayazul Lodge is located on the Yucatán Peninsula, just south of the sleepy fishing village of Punta Allen, Mexico within the Sian Ka’an biosphere reserve.
There are two (2) International airports which access the region, Cancún International (CUN) – approximately 107 miles – and the new Tulum International Airport (TQO) – approximately 60 miles and nearly an hour closer to the lodge. Both airports have multiple direct flights from the USA or other countries as well as Mexico City.
When booking flights, we suggest planning to arrive Cancun or Tulum no later than 2:00 PM and plan on departing after 1:00 PM to ensure adequate time to transfer to/from the lodge. Anglers arriving Cancun might consider an overnight on arrival offering time to relax and added time to make the transfer.
We will pick you up at the airport with a suitable vehicle and in approximately 2 hours we will arrive at the Sian Ka’an Reserve, from there we will go by Panga to Punta Allen. The boat ride down the inner lagoon will take approximately one hour and you will see a good deal of the flora and fauna found in the the unspoiled Yucatan as well as prime permit habitat!
Upon arrival in Punta Allen we will have a short 5-minute trip by vehicle to the Lodge.
