Catch Us at ICAST

For the first time, CVL will be putting up its booth at the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) July 10-13, 2017 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. ICAST is the biggest and best sportfishing trade show in the world. Come and meet two of our famous Captains: Chris Sheeder of the Rum Line, and David Salazar of the Finest Kind and talk about the upcoming season forecast for 2017-18. CVL will be in attendance not just to promote the Lodge, but to also check out the latest and greatest innovations in fishing gear so we can put it in the hands of our anglers. Working with other leaders in the fishing industry, we want to make sure that we provide only the best tackle, gear, and accessories for our clients. If you are attending the show stop by and chat with us at Booth 110.  

Captain’s Profile: Chico Alvarenga

One of the most important things that sets Casa Vieja apart is the quality of our world-class crews. These captains and mates bring a wealth of fishing knowledge to our clients each day they take to the water. Their knowledge has come from countless days on the ocean chasing billfish all over the world and bringing that wealth all together at Casa Vieja ensures we deliver not only great fishing, but a great learning experience for every angler out there. We could go on and on about our crews, but we would rather let them tell you in their own words and let you know get to know them personally.

“I have more than twenty years of sport fishing experience and I still love it like it’s my first day out fishing. I have fished in El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Florida, Bahamas, and the Gulf of Mexico, but Guatemala is the best! The fish are always here; all we need is blue water and bait. I love my job here because we have the best fishing, the best clients, the best lodge, and the best boats.”
– Capt. Chico Alvarenga

Finca Filadelfina Coffee Resort & Tours

At Casa Vieja, we want to make sure our clients not only experience the amazing fishing found in Guatemala, but its rich culture and history as well. That’s why we strongly recommend all of our clients to spend at least one night in Antigua during their trip. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Antigua was the cultural, economic, political and religious center of Central America founded in 1505. One of the best ways to get a taste of all this is with the Finca Filadelfia Coffee Resort and Tours.  (Finca is Farm in Spanish)

Best known for their coffee tours, Finca Filadelfia will take you through their farm and show you the entire process from bean to cup. You can even have your own professional coffee tasting session if you’re a coffee aficionado. For the outdoors crowd, mountain biking, birdwatching and camping are all options too. Mountain mule rides are available to take you up 6,000 feet to a beautiful vista overlooking the entire city of Antigua. If you’re feeling even more adventurous, canopy tours are available to take you through the surrounding forest where clients can go ziplining through the trees!

You’ll make it all the way down to Guatemala so make sure to get the most out of your trip. Our staff is more than happy to arrange these tours or personalize your stay in Antigua with more suggested tours and dining.

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