2017 Barry & Cathy Beck - Campeche, Mexico

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A Bob Artzberger Departure June 6 - 11, 2017

Campeche Tarpon Bay

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Dear Traveler, I am excited to return to Campeche, Mexico. Last April, I did a quick two day exploratory trip at the conclusion of the Ascension Bay Permit Tournament. I found not only great baby tarpon fishing, but a vibrant city that has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the high number of historic landmarks within the city limits. Both anglers and non-anglers will enjoy the wonderful cuisine, historic architecture, lively streets and waterfront boardwalk of the city.

Founded in 1540, the city was named San Francisco de Campeche by the Spanish. As one of the most important seaports of its time and due to constant attacks by pirates, the Spanish built a fortified wall around the city, which most of it still stands today. Located within walls is Old Town Campeche — known for its colorful building fronts, cathedrals, museums, coffee houses and excellent restaurants.

The fishing program at Campeche Tarpon Bay was founded by Miguel Encalada who has since brought on a partner, Jorge Azar.

Arriving directly into Campeche or Merida, your home for the trip is the Ocean View Hotel, located on the waterfront with easy access to many fine restaurants and Old Town Campeche.

The fishing is centered around the Los Petenes Biosphere Reserve, a baby tarpon and snook breeding area with mangroves lining the lagoons, rivers and coastline of the open water bay. Fishing a 7 to 9 weight fly rods, hold on as the 5 to 30 pound tarpon often put on an aerobatic display trying to dislodge your fly. An occasional snook will make an appearance or you can go off the board and fish for the feisty and toothy barracuda.

There is something truly special about Campeche, a city of statues and historical monuments. A beautiful, clean and safe city with friendly people, amazing architecture, great restaurants, fantastic sunsets, and most of all, great tarpon fishing.

Sincerely,

Bob Artzberger Saltwater Senior Program Manager

What to Expect • Professionally guided fishing for baby tarpon, snook and barracuda in Campeche, Mexico.

• The trip is excellent for non-fishing companions as the anglers return to the dock around 2:30, leaving the balance of the day for strolling the boardwalk , strolling the historic streets of Old Town Campeche before heading for a wonderful dinner.

• The Ocean View Hotel is strategically located on the city’s Seafront Boulevard, only five minutes from the Historical Center, restaurants & shops, 15 minutes from the airport, two minutes from the Convention Center, and a short 15 minute drive from the airport.

About the Lodge

Campeche and the Los Petenes Biosphere Reserve have quietly earned the reputation as a world-class baby tarpon fishery. The reserve is an ecologically diverse mix of grass-covered flats, mangrove lined rivers and open water bays. Located on the western shore of the Yucatan Peninsula, Campeche was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999 due to the large number of historic landmarks; home to wonderful architecture, excellent restaurants and the friendly local atmosphere. Campeche, a great place for fishing and non-fishing alike.

Proposed Itinerary for Campeche Tarpon Bay June 6 - 11, 2017

Tuesday June 6

Arrive Merida, Mexico or Campeche – hosted transfer to the Hotel Ocean View. If arriving in Merida it’s a 1:30 highway transfer to the hotel and if Campeche, it’s a 15 minute transfer to the hotel. A short meeting will be held in the evening to review the fishing schedule for the trip and to answer any questions.

Wednesday, June 7

Breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant at 5:00 a.m. We will walk across the street from the hotel at 5:30am to meet the guides. A fishing lunch will be provided by the outfitter along with drinks and snacks. You will return to the dock around 2:00 to 2:30.

Thursday - Saturday June 8 - 10

The daily fishing schedule will remain the same for the duration of the trip.

Fort San Miguel

Sunday, June 11

You will be transferred to the airport in time to catch your departing flight home.

After Fishing

On your return to the dock you are on your own for the balance of the day.

You can go to your room, take a shower and relax so you’re fresh for the evening activities, head for the pool for a swim, take a walk on the boardwalk or head for Old Town Campeche. Dinners are not included in the package however I expect the group will dine together, being joined by Miguel Encalada and Jorge Azar on some evenings.

*Itinerary subject to change

Rates Campeche Tarpon Bay Package Based on double occupancy / shared guide: $2,250*.

Single room and guide rates apply.

Inclusions: Accommodations at the Hotel Plaza Campeche, guided fishing, hotel breakfast, fishing lunch and drinks, fishing license, ground transportation and Mexican VAT Tax. Exclusions: international flights, guide gratuities, dinners, hotel expenses and items of a personal nature.

Transfers – transfers included.

Deposits payment refund policy: A non-refundable deposit of 50 per cent of the land cost is due at time of reservation.

Balance payable at time of final land package invoicing. Final / full payment is also non-refundable unless client replacement is provided.

*Rates subject to change.

Your Airline Connection

In addition to providing a superior experience while you’re fishing in Mexico, the Airline Department at Frontiers can coordinate all of your travel logistics to and from Campeche.

Frontiers Contact Our team of highly specialized agents coordinate every last detail of your trip.

For this hosted departure, please contact:

Bob Artzberger

Saltwater Department Senior Program Manager Toll-free: 1-800-245-1950 Phone: 724-935-1577 bartzberger@frontierstravel.com

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The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 3315

Copyright © 2016. Frontiers International Travel. All rights reserved.

The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 3315.

Copyright © 2016. Frontiers International Travel. All rights reserved.

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