Travel Information

Location

Punta Allen – Quintana. Roo – Mexico, Caraïbes coast

Sian Ka’an reserve - a 400 sq. miles (1036 sq.km) paradise designed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.

Closest regional airport & transfer

The nearest airport is in Cancun. Punta Allen Fishing Club is around three and a half hours away by road. A journey through unspoiled Latin American countryside with many beautiful sites along the way. A journey taking you back in time too.  

All our transfers are in private vehicles with air conditioning and operated by a professional travel transfer company. A van or mini-bus is normally used for small groups upto 8 persons. Our drivers are professional, trust worthy and take care of our clients. Our drivers are well known to us and have provided us with a very good service for many years.

On the return journey, back to the airport it may be possible (depending on your departure time) to stop for a visit at the Mayan ruin in Tulum or stop for some shopping in Playa del Carmen or Tulum. The additional cost for the stop will be around $30 per hour.

Our transport representative

After clearing Customs and Immigration, you will exit the customs area where a transfer representative will meet you.  He will be holding up a signboard with your name on it. He will assist with luggage and escort you to your transport.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Documents Required

All U.S. and European citizens are required to have a passport which is valid for atleast 6 months after the return date of their trip.

Please also be sure that your passport has at least two blank, unstamped pages and that it is not torn, delaminated, or damaged in any way.

No visa or inoculations are required for U.S. or European citizens. A Mexican departure tax is payable at the airport when leaving Mexico. Some airlines include this as a prepaid part of your ticket. Please check with your travel agent or carrier to verify this.

Emergency Medical Transportation

Clients who purchase trip cancellation insurance automatically qualifiy for Medical Evacuation / Repatriation coverage as well.

Travel Baggage Insurance

Baggage insurance is suggested to cover valuable rods and reels. Travel insurance covers your rods and reels while en route (airlines typically insure for loss but not for damage).

Note : Punta Allen Fishing Club does not assume financial responsibility for lost fishing time or additional costs such as extra transfer costs incurred because of missed airline connections, cancelled or delayed flights. We recommend holiday interruption insurance for possible coverage of such events.

Customs

During your flight you will be asked to complete a Tourist Card. Upon arrival in Cancun, you will claim your baggage and clear Mexican Customs & Immigrations.  At the first stop, you will have to present your documentation and have your Tourist Card stamped.

You must then fill out a Mexican Customs Declaration Form (available at counters in the terminal) and present it before departing the terminal.

Electrical

The electrical current and plugs are the same as in the U.S., so our Europeans customers need a converter or adaptor.

Currency Exchange

The US dollar is well accepted in Mexico as is the Euro. There is no need to exchange money.

Money /Credit Card

Please note:  There are no banks or ATM’s in Punta Allen. You should plan to have enough cash to cover your expenses as part of your stay. We howver will accept credit cards at the Lodge.

Time zone

Cancun and Punta Allen, Mexico : (-6 GMT)

Non-angling Activities

Pascale takes care of our non-angling guests during the day. We can supply bicycles, kayaks, snorkelling equipment and arrange various eco-tours and excursions:

Tichenitza, Tulum ruins, Coba ruins, Grand chenote, Shopping to Playa del Carmen, etc.