Recreation in Sian Ka’an revolves around the water: fly fishing on Ascension Bay, boat trips from Punta Allen to see dolphins, turtles and birds, and floating the ancient Maya channels near Muyil. Guided activity is the norm given the reserve’s protected status and difficult road.
Each listing includes the location, a link and a map. Places change, so we review this list regularly; last reviewed October 2026.
Pesca Maya Fishing Lodge
Ascension Bay · Fly fishing lodge
Ascension Bay, Sian Ka’an (office: Calle Tierra 7, SM 4, Cancún, Q.R. 77500)
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Why we recommend it: Pesca Maya opened in 1996 on Ascension Bay and offers flats fishing for permit, tarpon and bonefish, offshore trips, one day trips and lodge packages. It also arranges non fishing activities such as dolphin tours in Sian Ka’an.
Sian Ka’an Lodge (formerly Grand Slam Lodge)
Punta Allen · Fly fishing lodge
About 1 km from Punta Allen, Sian Ka’an, Q.R.
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Why we recommend it: This 12 room beachfront lodge about 1 km from Punta Allen accommodates up to 24 guests and fishes Ascension Bay year round for bonefish, permit, tarpon and snook. Non anglers can snorkel, paddleboard and cycle.
Palometa Club
Punta Allen · Fly fishing lodge
Punta Allen, Ascension Bay, Q.R.
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Why we recommend it: The Palometa Club is a fly fishing lodge in Punta Allen focused on Ascension Bay’s permit, bonefish and tarpon. It hosted instructional and women’s fishing weeks in August 2025 during the tarpon migration season.
Mayazul Lodge
Punta Allen · Fly fishing lodge
Punta Allen, Ascension Bay, Q.R.
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Why we recommend it: Mayazul is a small lodge in Punta Allen for up to 8 anglers, specializing in year round permit fishing. Migratory tarpon join the fishery from April to September, and the lodge is already booking 2027 weeks.
Pixan Ka’an Sian Ka’an Tours
Departs from Tulum and Riviera Maya hotels · Boat and wildlife tours
Hotel pickup in Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal and Tulum, Q.R.
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Why we recommend it: Pixan Ka’an runs daily full day shared and private tours into Sian Ka’an that include boat rides, wildlife observation, snorkeling and lunch. Pickups start early in the morning from hotels between Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
Muyil Channel Float and Lagoon Boat Trip
Highway 307, Muyil · Boat and float excursion
Muyil lagoon, next to the Muyil archaeological zone, Carretera Federal 307, Q.R.
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Why we recommend it: From the Muyil side, boats cross the lagoons to the Maya cut channels, where visitors can float with the current through the mangroves. The trip pairs naturally with a visit to the reopened Muyil archaeological zone.
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