From Shipyard to Sanctuary: A Short History of Xcalak (Costa Maya, Mexico)
Tucked into the far southern tip of Quintana Roo, Xcalak sits where mangrove lagoons meet the Mesoamerican Reef. The sea has always shaped life here—first as a maritime highway, later as a fishing lifeline, and today as the foundation for conservation and low-impact tourism. Before the lighthouse: the Maritime Maya Long before a village called […]
Saltwater Fly Fishing in Xcalak, Mexico at The Xflats
Do you want to wake up with a new sunrise, go out to the dock, and enjoy saltwater fly fishing in the world-renowned flats of Chetumal Bay in Mexico? Nestled north of the beautiful rustic fishing village of Xcalak, XFlats offers saltwater fly fishing along the last genuinely unspoiled area of coastline in the world. […]
Jesse’s (Probably Wrong) Opinion – December 2021 Edition
Hello to my fellow tortured permit anglers. This updated blog to our site will updated by me each quarter with a new edition. This information is based on what I personally, and my guides are observing on our permit flats here in Xcalak. Be forewarned, do not take this info to the bank. If there […]
Jesse’s (Probably Wrong) Opinion – December 2021 Edition
Hello to my fellow tortured permit anglers. This updated blog to our site will updated by me each quarter with a new edition. This information is based on what I personally, and my guides are observing on our permit flats here in Xcalak. Be forewarned, do not take this info to the bank. If there […]