Candelaria River

Sport fishing in the Candelaria River in the heart of the Chiapas jungle.

In the south of the state of Campeche, in the middle of the tropical jungle, is the town of Candelaria. It is crossed by the largest river in the region, which also bears the name of Candelaria.

The Candelaria River has a length of 402 kilometers and is the largest river in Campeche. The rive is characterized by the large number of waterfalls that arise from its flow, among which the Salto Muerto, Salto Grande and Salto Toro stand out.

Candelaria River  originates in Guatemala, in the Petén, and runs along the border between the two countries. It flows into the Panlao Lagoon, which is connected to the Laguna de Términos. In addition, is navigable almost all the way and, most importantly, is perfect for sport fishing.

Rivers, fauna and flora make up a great attraction for the visitor, who will not be disappointed by the variety and exuberance of the landscape.

What to fish?

Sport fishing in the Candelaria River is varied, the most popular species are snook, carp, tarpon, macahuil, tenhuayaca (a kind of large-mouthed crappie), among others.

How to get there?

You can arrive in two ways: The first via the Campeche International Airport. Then by road with a duration of 3 h 21 min (237.3 km) by Champoton-Escarcega and Villahermosa - Chetumal/Mexico 186.

And the second way through the International Airport of Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche. Then by road with a duration of 3 h 2 min (203.4 km) by Sabancuy - Escarcega/Mexico 259.

Fishing and release 

At nomonday.mx we are convinced that the most important contribution a sport angler can make to the habitat of his fishing spot is by practicing catch and release. We invite you to adopt and respect this practice and promote it with all your fishing friends.