Just steps from the Rio Grande, Machaca Hill Lodge in Belize is prime location for fishing enthusiasts
PRESS RELEASE - 2008
Punta Gorda, Belize (March 19, 2008) - Fishing enthusiasts can reel in the catch of a lifetime with one of Machaca Hill's fishing packages.
Situated just steps from the Rio Grande, the newly popular 12-cabana eco-lodge's prime location provides fishing for a array of species, including permit, tarpon, snook, jacks, snapper and barracuda.
With four packages available, ranging from three to seven nights in length, angers have a school of options to choose from.
Whether travelers select a three, five or seven night package, each is inclusive of a welcome drink, three meals per day, hors d'oeuvres and local beverages including beer and rum, as well as up the eight consecutive hours of fishing for every day of their stay.
Fishermen who prefer it to be just them and the sea can take advantage of the one person per boat packages available at the lodge, which provide the option of a single or double cabana. Rates for these packages range from $1,600 for three-night stay up to $5,100 for a seven-night stay.
Those wanting a buddy alongside them can select one of Machaca's packages allowing two people per boat with the option of a single or double cabana. Rates for these packages range from $1,170 for a three-night stay up to $3,910 for a seven-night stay
The area surrounding Machaca Hill Lodge offers phenomenal fishing and is a top place for anglers to catch the elusive permit. The lodge's locale has limitless prime permit fls and fisherman can also find a abundance of other fish including bonefish, just outside the flats nearby Sapodilla Cayes, and the area's rivers offer seasonal fishing for tarpon, snook and large jacks.
Packages range from there to seven nights in length and begin at $1,170. Rates are per person and are valid for travel through December 17, 2008.
Laundry service, roundtrip land transfers between Punta Gorda and the lodge, hotel and general sales tax are also included in each package, as well as complimentary use of all on site amenities including the pool, wireless internet, tram, canoes and bikes.
Situated on the 11,000-acre private Laughing Falcon Reserve in Belize's Southern most Toledo District, Machaca Hill s a world class adventure getaway for active traveller looking for an eco-retreat; the lodge boasts 12 cabanas, a restaurant and bar, and numerous tours and excursions.
The lodge is located 10 minutes by road from Punta Gorda Town, which is one hour by plane from Belize City. For more information on Mchaca Hill visit www.machacahill.om or call (501) 722-0050 to reach the lodge directly.