HOLBOX

Holbox Generals:
In 1873 Holbox was founded by European buccaneers who fell in love with the island´s natural beauty and settled here. Holbox is considered a virgin tourist destination because very few outsiders visit the island. In spite of Holbox' natural beauty, inaccessibility has left it unspoiled by mass tourism. But the island has recently opened up to tourism thanks to its abundant natural attractions. This is supported by government programs to promote sustainable tourism and help protect its unique flora and fauna. Most of the year you can enjoy its tropical climate with almost-constant afternoon breezes. The rainy season is from September through November. Accommodation is cheap. There are some small hotels and hammock renting on the beach for laid back visitors.

Attractions in Holbox:
Daily activities: Locals take tourist on boats to see many migratory species that sojourn here and are most active during the hottest part of the year, May and June are very pleasant months and during that time you can see the pink flamingos, turtles, and quite possibly the first arrivals of the whale shark. All these tours are wildlife friendly.
Nighly activities: There are some places where you can have a few drinks while listening to music, and mingle with the locals.

Hints for Children:

Every boat trip is appropriate for children.

Dining in Holbox:

People make their living by fishing which used to be the only economic way of life, you’ll never have fresher seafood, most of the islanders are wonderful cooks. On the menus you’ll find seafood cocktails marinated in lime juice, freshly caught grilled fish or tikin-xic (grilled fish with spices), as well as irresistible empanadas (roll-overs) filled with fish. Coconut palms flourish everywhere and the coconut milk is used in drinks. There some places serving international specialties.

Shopping in Holbox:

This is a major hammock producing area, and good quality nylon and cotton hammocks are made right here. The enormous amount of intact shells washed up by currents make the beaches a great place for free souvenirs, unless you want shell-crafted accessories made by the locals. *The island has its own guitar maker!

Getting Around in Holbox:

The streets of Holbox Island are of white sand, there are no paved roads and there are very few cars. So, getting from point A to B is in itself an adventure, motor scooters, bicycles, electric golf carts, kayaks and horses making it a true adventure!