The mass majority of tourists who travel there are die-hard anglers. The several hotels located here offer some amenities such as great meals air-conditioned rooms, bars, swimming pools, etc. The night life, however, is quite subdued. After fighting a 300 pound marlin or a couple of 100 pound tuna in one day, most anglers prefer to sit around a palapa and exercise bragging rights before retiring for the evening. The species of fish located in this area number greater than 80.
Spring brings striped marlin and sails, summer roosterfish, dorado and tuna.
Late summer and fall brings the blue marlin, bigger tuna, wahoo, along with the larger bull dorado. The Hotel Palmas de Cortez is located right on the beach with 52 air-conditioned rooms including standard rooms, suites, and condominiums. The hotel staff, for the most part speak English, are extremely courteous and more than willing to help any way they can to make your trip enjoyable. Meals at the Palmas are well prepared and include some buffets. Sit down dinners include soup, salad, main course, and dessert.