Fishing in Cuba <°)))><
Zapata Fly & Spinning Fishing
Cuba is one of my favorite fishing destinations and I have fished it extensively
- the bonefish fishing at Las Salinas is the best I have experienced. It has to
be experienced to be believed. Matt Hayes, Professional Fisherman and Broadcaster.
Here is some of the best catch and release fishing in Cuba with spinning and fly
fishing on the Rio Hatiguanico for tarpon, snook and jack, and saltwater fly fishing
for bonefish and permit on the flats at Las Salinas. Las Salinas has the most prolific
bone fishing in Cuba with hordes of hungry bonefish (average 4-5 pounds), permit,
barracuda and snapper. Bone, tarpon and permit fishing is all year with the peak
season between October and April.
The boats in Las Salinas are for one angler per skiff (plus one non-angler providing
this is requested the day before to the fishing staff) which is punted by your personal
fishing guide.
At Rio Hatiguanico, one angler per motorized boat (or two anglers, or one non-angler
depending on boats available providing the non-angler is requested the day before
to the fishing staff) with a personal fishing guide. Ideally you should plan your
program to spend two full days at each fishing site.
All the fishing guides are locals with many years experience
Transfers within Zapata to and from the hotels to the fishing sites are available
at extra cost. If, however you have rented a self-drive car to go to Zapata it is
advisable to rent a 4WD vehicle, to provide safe and comfortable transport to and
around these remote areas.
Should you choose to travel to Zapata with a tour guide and/or driver and they stay
overnight at the hotel there will be an extra charge (See prices below*).
Fishing & Accommodation Package Prices:
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Fishing areas
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USD Price per person per day on full board basis in double room. Single supplement
48 USD.
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Most significant species
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low season DBL room
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Anglers
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Non-anglers
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Las Salinas de Brito
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285,00 USD
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112.00 USD
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Bonefish, Permit, Barracuda.
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Ro Hatiguanico
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268,00 USD
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112.00 USD
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Snook, Tarpon.
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Zapata Prices include:
Skiff and sport fishing highly qualified guide at Las Salinas.
Motorized boat and sport fishing highly qualified guide at Rio Hatiguanico.
Fishing Permit or license (only for anglers)
Full board accommodation at Villa Playa Larga.
Zapata Playa Larga Prices do not include:
Fishing gear, anglers must bring their own gear (no gear available at Zapata).
Transfers to and from Zapata, or self-drive car rental (prices on request).
Tour guides and/or drivers traveling with you to Zapata and their lodging in Zapata.
Any extra food and beverages that is not included in the full board pricing.
Personal expenses. Staff gratuities.
Other Costs:
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Transfers
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Distance in Kms
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Taxi for 1 and 2 persons
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Microbus for 3 to 4 persons
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Microbus for 5 to 7 persons
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Microbus for 8 persons and over
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IN/OUT AIRPORT - HAVANA HOTEL
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25
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22
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40
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84
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102
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IN/OUT AIRPORT - PLAYA LARGA
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196
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119
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222
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257
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310
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HAVANA HOTEL - PLAYA LARGA
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191
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117
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217
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253
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304
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PLAYA LARGA - LAS SALINAS - PLAYA LARGA
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50
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48
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60
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73
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109
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PLAYA LARGA - RIO HATIGUANICO - PLAYA LARGA
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150
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90
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170
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207
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238
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*Tour Guide Accompanying Clients
Accommodation Full Board ---------------- 38 USD / Night
*Driver Accompanying Clients
Accommodation Full Board---------------- 29 USD / Night
Note:
Sport fishing packages will be guaranteed with at least 10 anglers in the following way:
Las Salinas de Brito: Groups of 6 anglers per day with a maximum of 4 fishing days per week or less anglers with more fishing days provided they do not exceed 24 fishing sessions per week.
Río Hatiguanico: Groups of 4 anglers per day with a maximum of 3 fishing days per week or less anglers with more fishing days provided they do not exceed 12 fishing sessions per week.
These fishing packages are designed based on max 8-hour fishing days, lunch time included. The specific times of the operations will be agreed on by anglers and their fishing guides on the spot based on the season and their own mutual interests.
For any type of sports fishing activity anglers’ passports are needed in order for the fishing permit or license to be issued.
Any nautical services requested, not included in prices, will have to be paid by clients at public prices.
Villa Playa Larga
Accommodation at the villa is in bungalows located on a small beach. Each bungalow
comes with its own adjoining toilet and shower. Meals are served in the hotel restaurant.
There is a bar which serves as a social point for the evenings. This hotel makes
a great centre for anglers, their families and friends.
Villa Playa Larga is on a white sand beach, at one end of the “Bay of Pigs". Recommended
for bird watching and lovers of water sports, the villa has 41 rooms in small bungalows
with bath, sitting room, fridge, TV, and hot water. There are also eight two-bedroom
family bungalows. Playa Larga is an ideal place for underwater activities, such
as snorkeling, day and night scuba diving and, for experts, diving in 70m deep natural
underground reservoirs. Underwater areas are of extraordinary beauty where coral,
gorgonians, sponges and other species of wild life flourish near the ocean wall.
General Overview of Zapata
The Zapata peninsula is a nature reserve located on the central south coast mainland
of Cuba reachable by a three hour drive from Havana. It is one of the most important
ecosystems in Cuba and the largest swampland preserve in the Caribbean islands,
is in southern Matanzas Province. It contains exceptional species of flora and fauna,
many of which are endemic. The Montemar Great Natural Park is located on the peninsula.
Here, you will find beaches, woods, mangrove swamps, rivers, lakes, flooded caves
which open on the sea, natural pools and a seabed of particular beauty. In short,
it's an ideal place for day and night scuba diving by both beginners and experienced
divers, including the exploration of marine caves. One of the park's main attractions
is its system of caves that extends along the coast for 70 km (over 43 miles). Some
of the roofs of these caves have fallen in, turning them into semicircular lakes
called cenotes. The park is also an excellent place in which to go hiking, horseback
riding and boating. In addition, many animals live here, and the international flyways
of several kinds of birds go over the park, so you can see both native and migratory
species. While you're in the area, Guamá-a restored Taino Indian village on Tesoro
(Treasure) Lake, the crocodile-breeding center and the Playa Girón (Bay of Pigs)
Museum are absolute musts to visit.
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