Holbox... A dream come true

By: Glenda Gutiérrez

Paradise beaches, a quiet island and a relaxing life... We are talking about Holbox, the heaven on earth. It is located in the north of the state of Quintana Roo in Mexico, and has become one of the most visited spots by tourists.

The island of Holbox offers miles of white virgin beaches with coral sand that makes possible to walk on the beach without burning our feet, even if it's a really sunny day. But not all is beach in Holbox, its island scenery gets together with the exuberant vegetation of its swamps; and in turn, this beautiful island is provided with a protected area called Yum Balam that is the home of more than 30 species of migratory birds, making Holbox its resting area.

The visit of the biggest fish of the world Year by year, during May to September, Holbox welcome a colossus of the seas, the whale shark, who in spite of its name, it's not a whale or a common shark, it's a fish who pleases to travel alone and feeds on plankton, therefore it does not present danger for the human being. If living through this wonderful experience interest you, we have the ideal tour for you, click here

How to get there? From Cancun, you will have to take a bus in the local bus station, that will take you to the village of Chiquilá; once there you will take the ferry to Holbox in which you can enjoy a magnificent 20 minute trip to admire the incredible fauna that lives in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Do not miss the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful islands in Mexico, which in addition to having dream landscapes, the warmth of its people will amaze you. Because that defines Mexico, is how friendly the people is.