Condé Nast TravelerOct 28, 2026A Day at Sea With the Octopus Fisherman of the YucatánAlong the coast of one of Mexico's most popular vacation destinations, writer Megan Spurrell traces the source of her seafood.12 things in this storyYahilinPlaceRio Lagartos, Mexicoalijo boat captained by Limberth Orlando Alcocer DiazmeroRestaurantRio Lagartos, Mexicowhite fish loved for cevicheshrimpRestaurantRio Lagartos, Mexicojuicy, some of the tastiest in the regionoctopus mayaRestaurantRio Lagartos, Mexicosmaller than Mediterranean, looks beautiful on plateMaroma, a Belmond HotelHotelRiviera Maya, Mexicoluxury hotel, three hours from Rio LagartosoctopusRestaurantRiviera Maya, Mexicowood-grilled, sourced from these watersjimbasPlaceRio Lagartos, Mexicotwo long pieces of bamboo used for fishingikejimePlaceRio Lagartos, Mexicoethical Japanese process for sudden brain deathMy Octopus FriendPlaceRio Lagartos, Mexicodocumentary that makes chef Karla Encisco uneasyEl Perico MarineroHotelRio Lagartos, Mexicoportside restaurant serving octopus cevichepulpo rojoRestaurantRio Lagartos, Mexicooctopus ceviche, sliced, battered, and friedPesca Con FuturoPlaceMexico City, Mexicoorganization connecting chefs with sustainable fishingRead the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →
