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Espiritu Santo Bay, Mexico

Mexico’s Espiritu Santo Bay on the Caribbean coast of Mexico in the state of Quintana Roo is one of those unique dive and sport fishing locations that boasts a wide variety of exotic marine life and natural wonders to enchant even the most well traveled divers and fishermen. An accessible tour from Sian Ka’an Village, Espiritu Santo Bay, Mexico is just one of the many attractions of choosing the exclusive Sian Ka’an Biosphere for your vacations.

The Wonders of Espiritu Santo Bay

Renowned on a world scale for its uniqueness and remote location, Espiritu Santo Bay attracts nature lovers, snorkelers, divers and fishermen (anglers in particular) to sample the wide variety of fish and marine life that pepper its shores in colorful array. Espiritu Santo Bay is located on the southern edge of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere and is home to the picturesque communities of Punta Herrero, Punta Allen and Punta Pájaros, which are full of fishermen from the nearby communities of Chetumal, Cozumel and Felipe Carrillo Puerto who make their living from sustainable fishing and lobster catching.

freedive along the brain coral

freedive along the brain coral

Beaches, Sunrises and Coral Reefs

What attracts visitors to Mexico to visit this unique area of the Yucatan Peninsula are Espiritu Santo Bay’s stunning beaches, breathtaking sunsets and unrivaled coral reefs. Many of the beaches you will encounter in Espiritu Santo Bay are untouched by human development (even in its most primitive form), while its coral reefs are teeming with colorful marine life.  

Fishing in Espiritu Santo Bay

Being amongst the most remote fisheries in Mexico and the Caribbean, Espiritu Santo Bay is a key location for sport fishing and fly fishing and should be accessed accompanied by a licensed tour guide. Here you will find many species of fish including barracuda, palmeta, snook bonefish, sea bass and tarpon, as well as lobsters. Espiritu Santo Bay is considered one of the best locations for angling and sport fishing and is host to a Grand Slam each year.

Why not choose the Sian Ka’an Biosphere, Mexico for your next fishing vacation or luxury beach vacation and join us at the Sian Ka’an Village for a life-affirming getaway in paradise.