Campeche, Mexico - Connection - Education - Conservation - Exploration - FISH FOR CHANGE
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Connection - Education - Conservation - Exploration
Campeche, Mexico
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CONNECTION Students from around the world
connect with one another in new environments.
Hometown realities are challenged with collective
thoughts from different backgrounds. Language
barriers are torn down through shared passions.
Strangers turn into friends who turn into family.
EDUCATION Outdoor education in a hands on setting.
Students learn from guides, instructors, local of cials,
conservationist, and one another. Students are educated on
behalf of human relationships, conservation initiatives,
leadership, outdoor recreation, and of course - y shing.
CONSERVATION We protect what we love and we love
to y sh. Through programs, students have a chance to
dig in to new environments, the issues they are facing, and
ways to take action. We team up with local organizations
in each location to participate and learn more about their
ongoing conservation initiatives.
EXPLORATION Fly shing serves as our lens for
exploration. It challenges us to experience new
environments and become curious about the world around
us. In addition to y shing, students have a chance to enjoy
other forms of adventure tourism pertaining to the area. We
explore the world around us as well as within.
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Fish for Change is a nonpro t organization that
offers international y shing programs. Our
mission is to use y- shing as a platform to make
the world a better place by uniting a diverse group
of students in wild sheries where they engage in a
variety of initiatives that promote Connection,
Education, Conservation, and Exploration
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July 16 - August 23, 2022
Tuition: $3,700
(all inclusive except for ight, gear, trip insurance and tips)
Average group size: 4 students/ 2 staff
Itinerary
Saturday
Travel Day and Lodge Introductions
Sunday
Introduction to saltwater y shing
Fishing with guides and applying new skills
Evening Re ection
Monday
Guided y shing
Mayan education/ tour
Fly tying clinic with Enrico Puglisi
Evening Re ection
Tuesday
Guided y shing
Campeche City Tour
Evening Re ection
Wednesday
Guided y shing
Market Scavenger Hunt
Prepare traditional meal
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fiThursday
Guided y shing
Chill afternoon
Evening turtle sanctuary
Friday
Final guided y shing
Pack up
Farewell esta with guides and their families
Evening Re ection
Saturday
Departure
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fiLocation
Campeche, a Mexican state on the Yucatán Peninsula, spans limestone hills, rainforests and
Gulf of Mexico beaches. Its namesake capital is a colonial-era harbor city with baroque
Spanish architecture, cobblestone streets and a walled historic district. Its preserved
forti cations include Fuerte de San Miguel, housing Campeche Archaeological Museum
displaying nds from Mayan sites including Edzná and Isla de Jaina.
Accommodation
Enrico Puglisi’s Casa Clorinda
Casa Clorinda is a colorful, colonial home in the quaint colonial district of Campeche. It comfortably
sleeps 8 guests within its inclosing and holds a pool, bbq area, and y tying operation.
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flThe Fishery and how to prepare
Target Species: Tarpon, Snook, Jack
Flies: Check out gear list below
Boat: Skiffs that comfortably sh 2 anglers
Terrain: Mangrove Forest
Weather: Tropical Climate. Sunny and humid
Cast: An accurate and ef cient 40 foot cast is recommended.
Preparing for your trip:
This environment is open to all levels of anglers from all different backgrounds.
We have one instructor for every two students for hands on attention.
Throughout the course of the week we will cover gear, knots, ies, casting, etc.
The best way to prepare for your trip is cast, cast, cast. Find an instructor in your
area, get out on the water as often as you can, or set up targets in your
backyard. Being con dent in your cast will add a lot of value to your days
pursuing saltwater slam species.
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flTravel Information
Airport: Campeche or Merida Airport
Saturday Arrival:
Campeche Airport - You may y in at any point throughout the day.
Merida Airport - Merida Airport is two hours north of Campeche and accessible by a safe
and well paved highway.
Campeche Tarpon’s Van service will transport students to the accommodations on a safe
highway road. Fly into Merida Airport anytime before 2 pm.
Parent/ Guardian will be noti ed when students arrive at lodge safely between 4pm and
6pm
Campeche Tarpon Driver and Fish for Change staff will greet you at the airport holding a
“Campeche Tarpon” sign.
Saturday Departure:
Campeche Airport - You may y out at any point
Merida Airport - If ying out of this airport, please book a ight after 12pm.
Trip Leaders will help students to check into their ights and secure travel needs.
Travel Companions: If you are interested in being accompanied on your ight from the
states to Roatan, please contact our team. We can arrange a Trip Leader or fellow student
travel companion for your journey.
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Fishing Gear Personal Gear
Rods: 9ft - 8 & 9 weight rods 4 long sleeve ats shirts (quick dry, sun
protection with a hood is recommended)
Reels: Saltwater reel holding 200 yards of 20-
4 quick dry ats pants
pound backing
2 shirts
Lines: Saltwater oating line
2 shorts
Leaders: Pajamas
20, 40, 60lb ouro
1 lightweight rain jacket
Lightweight Fleece
Flies: Check our Guide Flies website to buy a
custom y box 1 bathing suit
Buffs (sun protectors for your face)
Or #1 – #2/0 - Gurgler, EP Mullet, Baby Tarpon
Toiletries
Mini Diver
Bug Spray Sunscreen
Other: Pliers, clippers, sun gloves, dry bag.
Camera
If you are missing items of gear, please notify Headlamp
our team.
Sunglasses
Hat
Sandals, hiking shoes
Journal and pen (writing every day)
Passport, plane ticket, itinerary, cash
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Currency:
There are ATMs in Campeche that can be used to take out Mexican currency, pesos. Guides do
accept USD if you would like to bring cash.
Gratuities:
$300 total is recommended. Guides average tip is $25 USD per day / per angler and is given to the
guide at the end of each day.
Time Zone:
Central Standard Time Zone
Laundry:
Laundry is available at no extra cost
Communication:
Student Programs are a phone free zone. Students will have access to their phone for photos
throughout the course of the week, but no access to WiFi. Reach out to info@ shforchange.org or
1(800) 970 - 8407. Family and friends can also follow along on the daily instagram stories
@ shforchange and blog https://www. shforchange.org/ blog to keep up on students adventures.
Water Bottle:
Bring a reusable water bottle that we can re ll with puri ed drinking water.
Emergency Contact Info
Emergencies: info@ shforchange.org or 1(800) 970 - 8407
All other questions: Heather Harkavy - Director of Operations, heather@ shforchange.org
954-579-3457
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fiCampeche Student Testimonials
“The locals of Campeche are some of the most ful lled human beings this world has ever
produced and it has opened up a door of questions and curiosity for other parts of the world. This
is my rst international trip and de nitely not my last. Fish for Change has introduced me to a
world of possibilities and an interest to continue exploring.” - Thomas Hamilton, 15 years old, San
Marcus, Texas
"It’s hard to believe that you can actually get attached to a group of people you just met, being a
part of the Fish for Change family is one of the proudest moments in my life so far, and the best is
yet to come. I am extremely proud and happy to represent Campeche worldwide." - Alejandro
Hernandez, 19 years old, Campeche
“Constant shots at baby tarpon all day ranging from 5-40lbs. We sight sh the edge of the
mangrove forest and sometimes sneak back deep into the mangroves in little pockets and skinny
channels. Numerous sh jumped each day and hopefully landed. It’s just a constant acrobatic show
that gets your adrenaline pumping. Not to mention, the guides want you to catch the sh more
than you want to catch the sh. You can feel the heart they put into it.” - Mason McPherson, 23
years old, Oklahoma
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