Getting to the Lodge: 
 To reach Tarpon Cay Lodge, guests will need to arrange travel to and from Cancún International Airport (CUN), Mexico. There are multiple non-stop flights from Dallas-Ft. Worth/Miami (American Airlines), Houston/Denver (United), Atlanta (Delta), and Southwest Airlines services Cancún as well.

Arrival Day: 
 Guests need to arrive in Cancún prior to 1:00 PM on the day of their scheduled arrival at the lodge. There is one scheduled transfer from the Courtyard by Marriott Cancún Airport hotel to the lodge departing at 3:00 PM. If guests cannot arrive by this time, then they will need to arrive a day early and overnight in Cancún.

Guests are responsible for transportation between the Cancún airport and the Courtyard by Marriott Cancún Airport hotel. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service. After exiting the airport, guests will need to call 800-021-2006 or +52-998-287-2200 to request the shuttle. The hotel will provide stall information where guests can await pickup by the hotel's shuttle. 

 A representative of Tarpon Cay Lodge will meet guests in the lobby of the hotel around 3:00 PM (on the day they are schduled to arrive at the lodge) for the transfer into the lodge. 

Note: Guests who arrive at the Courtyard by Marriott Cancún Airport hotel one or more hours after the 3:00 PM pickup time, may be responsible for a custom transfer fee (approximately $450 (USD)).

Cancún Hotel:
Courtyard by Marriott Cancún Airport 
 Blvd. Luis Donaldo Colosio, Km. 12.5, Lot 1, SMZA. 301

Departure Day: 
Guests need to schedule a departing flight out of Cancún after 2:00 PM on the day they leave the lodge.

Documentation Requirements:
 To enter Mexico, all guests are required to have the following:

• Passport: Valid for the duration of your trip.

Fishing Equipment Restriction:
 All guests entering Mexico are restricted to bringing a total of four rods in and out of the country. Guests who exceed the four rod limit may incur a tariff fee. For Cancún specifically, all fishing equipment (rods/reels/lines/etc) can be packed in either checked luggage or carry-on. 

Travel Cash: 
 As a guideline, we recommend that each guest travel with approximately $800 - $1,100 for staff & guide gratuities and other potential incidentals.

Credit Cards: 
 The lodge does not accept credit cards

Gratuities: 
 The following are guidelines and all gratuities are up to the discretion of the individual guest. Please give guide gratuities to the guide at the end of each day. Lodge staff gratuities can be left with the kitchen staff at the end of the stay.

• Guides: $50 per person or $100 per guide per day
• Lodge Staff: $25 per person per day 
• Transfer Drivers: $5-$10 per transfer

Fishing Licenses: 
Included in package

Cell Coverage and Wi-Fi:

• Cell Coverage: There is little to no cell phone service at the lodge
• Wi-Fi: The lodge has wireless internet. Connection speeds are only suitable for emailing and texting.

Communications: 
 While traveling in Mexico, we recommend using WhatsApp as this is the way most lodges and outfitters communicate. Texting through the app will allow you to keep in touch with the outfitter, friends, and family when connected to Wi-Fi or your cell service provider.  

Power: 
 Throughout Mexico, the outlet style is the same as the outlets found in North America (the United States and Canada). Guests traveling to Mexico from outside the U.S. or Canada will need a Type A or Type B power adapter. 

Laundry: 
Laundry service is not available.

Water: 
Bottled water is readily available. Do not drink any water that is not provided in a bottle or from the restaurant. 

Beverages/Alcohol:

• Soft Drinks: Included
• Beer and Wine: Not included. 
• Alcohol: Not included or available, but guests over the age of 18 are welcome to bring their own.

Emergency Medical Assistance: 
 The closest medical facility is in Cancún, approximately 3 ½ hours by car from the lodge. Guests have the responsibility to disclose any special medical, physical, or dietary needs to the lodge ahead of time. In emergency situations, a charter flight may be required to reach a medical facility.

 Recommended Medical Evacuation Carrier and Insurance Provider: 
Global Rescue

Documents:
 Passport, plane tickets, itinerary, credit card, cash.

Pliers/Forceps:
 We like a solid pair of corrosion resistant pliers with cutters and/or scissor forceps. 

Socks:
One pairs of synthetic lightweight socks to wear on the boat for sun protection. 

Footwear & Clothing: 
 When fishing from the boat, going barefoot is best so that you can feel your fly line around your feet and avoid stepping on it. Otherwise, socks can be worn to protect from the sun or Crocs work excellently as well. All fishing is done from the boat. You may also want to bring flip-flops or sandals to wear on the boat or around the lodge.

Shirts:
 Two or three long sleeve sun shirts. One or two lodge shirts.

Pants/Shorts:
 One pair of pants and two pairs of shorts that are comfortable and quick drying for fishing, wearing around the lodge and travelling.

Warm Layers:
 One lightweight long sleeve jacket. Great for potential chilly nights or on the plane while travelling.

Rain Jacket:
 One lightweight, high-quality rain jacket.

Hats:
 Two fishing/baseball hats.

Lodge Shoes:
 Flip flops, shoes, or barefoot are completely acceptable for around the lodge.

Sun Mask:
 One sun mask or gaiter for sun protection.

Sunglasses:
 Two pairs of polarized sunglasses. Generally, a rose or yellow base for lowlight and a copper or amber base for sunny conditions. It is great to have a lens cleaner and a soft cleaning cloth as well.

Lip Balm:
 One stick of SPF 30+ lip balm.

Sunscreen:
 SPF 50+

Camera:
 Don’t forget extra batteries and waterproof case/bag.

Headlamp:
 One small LED headlamp with extra batteries.

Toiletries Kit:
 Toothpaste and toothbrush, deodorant, razor, lotion, mini shampoo bottle, pain relievers, ear plugs, band aids, anti-bacterial ointment, antihistamine, antibiotics, chaffing powder/ointment, etc.

Water Bottle:
 One reusable water bottle.

Contact our travel advisor, Blake Katchur, below for more information about this unique destination and to inquire about setting up the perfect trip to match your goals.

303-794-1104

Blake@anglersall.com