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Holbox es un paraíso para tus sentidos y esto incluye al gusto ya que que aquí podrás disfrutar de un carnaval de sabores y texturas característicos de los pueblos pesqueros ubicados en la Península de Yucatán. ¡Disfruta! Recién salida del horno la pizza de langosta se ha convertido en un platillo típico de Isla, siempre…

We have all heard something about this beautiful place: its distinctive fauna, its incredible climate, the beautiful sea, but what makes it so special? And why should you definitely visit it on your next vacation? As part of the nature reserve Yum Balam whose name translated from the Maya means “Lord Jaguar” this beautiful island…

The island of Holbox is a destination that you can not miss, although it is small, it offers several options for all tastes, ranging from water sports, gastronomic tours to various cultural activities. To enjoy your stay to the fullest, here are several perfect options to do there. Visit the 3 Islands A pleasant experience…

Holbox is a paradise for your senses and this includes the taste since here you can enjoy a carnival of flavors and textures characteristic of the fishing villages located in the Yucatan Peninsula. Enjoy! Just out of the oven the lobster pizza has become a typical dish of Isla, always prepared with the exquisite flavor…

La isla de Holbox es un destino que no puedes dejar de visitar, aunque es pequeña, ofrece varios opciones para todos los gustos, que van desde deportes acuáticos, recorridos gastronómicos hasta diversas actividades culturales. Para disfrutar tu estancia al máximo, a continuación te presentamos varias opciones perfectas para realizar ahí. Visitar las 3 Islas Una…

To get from Cancun airport to Holbox Island, it is necessary to reach the city center first to catch a second class bus, the last one to Chiquila departing at 2.30 pm. It is much faster and easier to use the service of Holbox Travel Transport. Let yourself be pampered and avoid the setbacks and pressure of having to take a bus from downtown Cancun to Isla Holbox. To make your transportation to Isla Holbox as pleasant and relaxing as your stay on the island, choose Holbox Travel to arrange your round trip transportation from anywhere in Cancun to your Holbox Island hotel. Our drivers will take you in private air-conditioned vehicles to the pier of Chiquila where one of our representatives will be present to deliver your tickets and assist you with your bags. Once on the island another…

Location: Holbox Island is located 165 km northeast of Cancun, just 10 km from the northern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, just where the Gulf of Mexico joins the Caribbean Sea To get to Holbox there are several roads depending on where you come from, you can arrive by sea, air, by bus or in your own car, by boat, by boat, by plane and by helicopter. The starting point for the island is Chiquilá. Departing from the Riviera Maya you will need to take the road to Puerto Morelos until you reach the arch that marks the beginning of the route of the cenotes, this is after turning in U from the bridge of Puerto Morelos, you will arrive to Leona Vicario and there take The free road that comes from Cancun to Merida, until arriving at a village…

Holbox is a small island located in the north coast of the Yucatan peninsula, famous for be the sanctuary of the whale shark. Holbox Island measures 42 km long and 2 kilometers wide and offers 36 kilometers of pristine beaches of white sand and coral. Located at the confluence of the currents of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, the waters surrounding Isla Holbox is characterized by being among the richest water and nutrients throughout the region. Its shallow waters and green turquoise to allow people of all ages and abilities are able to swim. The island is a small fishermen’s village with approximately 2,000 inhabitants, with streets of white sand in the midst of colorful houses with roofs of palapa to good caribbean style. In fact, no street is paved and the people move around the island…

El tiburón ballena es el pez más grande que existe en el planeta hoy en día, puede crecer hasta los 15 metros de longitud. El tiburón ballena prefiere el agua superficial cálida, en aquellas áreas donde hay brotes de agua más fría rica en nutrientes, puesto que estas condiciones favorecen el crecimiento del plancton del cual se alimentan. Es una de las razones por las cuales hay tantos tiburones ballena en las aguas entre isla Holbox e isla Mujeres en verano. Los tiburones ballena son muy dóciles y gentiles, no se asustan cuando se les aproximan buzos o nadadores. Snorkelear con los tiburones ballena es una experiencia única e inolvidable. Este tour es para la gente que se hospeda en un hotel en isla Holbox. Si no se hospedan en isla Holbox pero desean nadar con el tiburón ballena organizamos…

Holbox es una pequeña isla ubicada en la costa norte de la península de Yucatán y famosa por ser santuario del tiburón ballena.La Isla Holbox mide 42 kilometros de largo y 2 kilometros de ancho y ofrece 36 kilometros de playas prístinas de arena blanca y coralina. Situada en la confluencia de las corrientes del Golfo de México y el Mar Caribe, las aguas colindantes de Isla Holbox se caracterizan por ser entre las aguas más ricas y nutrientes de toda la región. Sus aguas poco profundas y verde turquesa permiten que personas de todas las edades y habilidades puedan nadar a gusto. La isla es un pequeño pueblo de pescadores con aproximadamente 2,000 habitantes, con calles de arena blanca en medio de casas coloridas con techos de palapa al buen estilo caribeño. De hecho, ninguna calle está pavimentada y…

The whale shark is the largest existing fish in the world. It has a massive, long body with grey or blue colouring on its back, and round spots and clear horizontal or vertical lines (white or yellowish) on its belly, which is why it is known locally in Holbox island as “domino” and in other places it is also known as chequered or draught fish, in both cases due to the domino and chequers board games. Each individual shark has a unique pattern which makes it easy to identify, since the pattern doesn’t change as it grows. These marks are possible a result of a genetic relationship with other sharks of the Orectoibiformes species, such as the cat shark (Ginglymostomatidae). The sharks are visually highly developed and the distinctive marks on deep water species could be an important social attraction,…

Ubicación: Isla de Holbox se localiza a 165 km al noreste de Cancún, a sólo 10 km de la costa norte de la Península de Yucatán, justo en donde el Golfo de México se une con el Mar Caribe. Para llegar a Holbox existen diversos caminos según su lugar de procedencia, puede llegar por mar, aire, en autobús o en auto propio, en lancha, en barco, avioneta y helicóptero. El lugar de partida hacia la isla es Chiquilá. Partiendo desde la Riviera Maya será necesario que tome camino hacia Puerto Morelos hasta llegar al arco que marca el inicio de la ruta de los cenotes, esto es después de dar vuelta en U desde el puente de Puerto Morelos, llegará hasta Leona Vicario y ahí tomar la carretera libre que viene de Cancún con rumbo a Mérida, hasta llegar a…