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A vacation on Isla
Holbox (pronounced "Hole-Bosh") is like
stepping back in time on an island
paradise. Still relatively undiscovered
for large-scale tourism, the island has
miles of white-sand beaches, only one
small village, 1,500 residents, only a
few ATM machines, and roads made of sand
for golf carts, bicycles and motor
bikes, which can be rented on the
island. Isla Holbox is 24 miles long and
1 mile wide, and is located about 40
miles NW of Cancun. The majority of the
residents of Holbox are fishermen who
pull in grouper, snook, red fish, sea
trout, rock fish, pompano, and lobster
from the Gulf of Mexico's nutrient-rich
waters. Holbox has now been designated
the top spot in the world to observe and
swim with the ocean's largest fish, the
gentle Whale Shark
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Isla Holbox
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Visitor arrive on Isla
Holbox via the ferry that departs from
Chiquila, about a 2-3 hour drive from
Cancun. You can take the ADO bus to
Chiquila from downtown Cancun. There are
three daily departures, at 7:30 am,
12:30 pm and 1:45 pm - subject to
change! Check the latest schedules
at ticketbus.com.mx If you drive
to Chiquila, there is a protected
parking area with a minimal daily fee.
The ferry crossing takes
approximately 30 minutes and departs
from Chiquila daily at 6 am, 8 am, 10
am, 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm and 7
pm (subject to change). Ferries
from Holbox to Chiquila depart at 5 am,
7 am, 9 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm and 6pm (subject
to change). If you miss the last
ferry, private boats are available for a
higher fee.
Do Cancun offers private
VIP transportation to/from the
Cancun airport and the ferry dock in
Chiquila. The service is expensive due
to the distance covered, but the price
is per vehicle, making it an economical
option for a group. Click
here
for details.
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Holbox Hotels & Resorts
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