Cozumel Launches Million-Dollar Fishing Tournament With All-Cash Prize
Cozumel, Quintana Roo — Cozumel is gearing up for the 55th edition of the Rodeo de Lanchas Mexicanas, one of the most anticipated sportfishing tournaments in the Mexican Caribbean, scheduled for May 15-17.
The competition will center on San Miguel Pier, where dozens of teams and anglers will set out to sea starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Organizers expect more than 150 boats to participate, promising a surge in tourism, sports activity, and economic impact for the island.
The major highlight this year is that the prize pool will be awarded entirely in cash, raising expectations among national and international competitors.
The first-place winner will receive 500,000 pesos (approximately $25,000 USD), second place 250,000 pesos, and third place 150,000 pesos.
Official weigh-ins of caught species will take place between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., the decisive moment that will determine who claims the prestigious tournament and the top prize.
Laura Castillo covers tourism, business, and economic development across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the wider Riviera Maya for Riviera Maya News & Events. She tracks the region's most important business stories — from hotel investments and airline route expansions to real estate market trends and local economic policy — helping English-speaking readers stay informed about the economic pulse of Mexico's Caribbean coast.Laura has been reporting on Quintana Roo's tourism sector since 2020, closely monitoring developments in Cancun's hotel zone, Tulum's rapidly growing commercial corridor, and the evolving business landscape in Playa del Carmen. Her coverage includes corporate investments, employment trends, infrastructure projects, and the economic impact of events like sargassum seasons and hurricane preparation.Before joining Riviera Maya News & Events, Laura worked in business development and market analysis in the Riviera Maya region, giving her first-hand insight into how tourism, real estate, and local commerce intersect. She is fluent in English and Spanish.For story tips: laura@rivieramayanews.mx
