Holbox Island

Local nameIsla Holbox
LocationQuintana Roo

Holbox is an island in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, located on the north coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. It is approximately 41.84 kilometres long and 1.5 kilometres wide, and it is separated from the mainland by 10 km of shallow lagoon that is home to flamingos, pelicans and other rich birdlife. Holbox Island is part of the Municipality of Lázaro Cárdenas and also part of the Yum Balam Biosphere Reserve.

The island's main industry is fishing. However, the island is developing a growing tourist industry in the form of whale shark viewing. Lobster is the main product of this fishing and many of the dishes made on the island center around lobster or other seafood.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isla_Holbox

Official website http://www.holboxisland.com/

Email salesholboxisland@hotmail.com

Phone +52 998 865 42 25

Address 77310, Mexico

Coordinates 21°33'37.773" N -87°19'44.283" E

Tours and activities: Holbox Island

Bioluminescence kayak tour at Holbox

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Holbox: Guided Sunrise Kayak Tour through Mangrove Reserve

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Holbox: Yalahau, Passion Island and Punta Mosquito Boat Tour

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