Tucked inside the 1.3-million-acre Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, Espíritu Santo Bay Lodge has long stood as the benchmark for permit fishing in the Caribbean. Founded by Chiara de Tomaso and Dane Emerson—and now proudly part of the Nervous Waters family—ESB continues to embody the pioneering spirit and dedication that shaped its reputation amongthe world’s most discerning saltwater anglers.

With privileged access to some of the most lightly pressured flats in the region, anglers experience one of the healthiest and most consistent permit fisheries anywhere, alongside excellent consistent opportunities for tarpon, bonefish, and snook—the core ingredients of countless Grand Slams.

The lodge pairs its authentic Caribbean feel with elevated comfort: refurbished rooms, solar-powered systems, an expanded dining and lounge area, and à la carte cuisine crafted to Nervous Waters standards. From sunrise casts across glass-clear flats to evenings under the palapa bar, ESB remains the soul of Espíritu Santo’s flats—wild, refined, and unmatched for permit