Guest Assist is a tourist assistance program that provides anyone visiting Quintana Roo state with information and guidance to those who find themselves in emergency situations where their wellbeing or belongings are affected. This service is available through our mobile …
Whale Shark Tour 2020
What to know before your tour
We are very excited about the upcoming whale shark season 2020. For us, offering this activity has always been very satisfactory and we are constantly trying to improve every …
Imagine being in a small boat in the middle of the ocean. Out of nowhere emerges a massive shark the size of a school bus with 3,000 teeth. Would
Off the coast of Mexico, Isla Holbox offers a trio of intrigues: open beaches, a budding restaurant scene and the world’s largest fish.
By Christopher Reynolds Los Angeles Times JUNE 3, 2017
Several weeks before I found myself uncomfortably close …
Ever since I started travelling, I’ve done so many things that I would never have done a few years ago. Even little things like going to a restaurant and getting a table for
Several weeks before I found myself uncomfortably close to the world’s largest shark, I told a few folks I would be going to Holbox.
“Whole what?” asked more than one.
“Holocene,” corrected my smartphone.
“Ohl-bosch,”
Travel Pulse, February 08, 2016
It may not be easy to get there, but the journey is worth it — Isla Holbox, Mexico is pure magic. Secluded beaches, star-filled skies, abundant nature and friendly locals are a few of
He looked like a huge dinosaur, coming straight towards me.
Everything felt like it was happening in slow motion. Me, staring directly into a huge, gaping mouth. Him, all 20 tonnes worth, slowly
A clear blue sky and warm turquoise waters complement the pastel-hued buildings in town. Fishermen walk through the colorful village swinging their catch of …
The Blonde Abroad visited Holbox and she chose VIP Holbox to try to find the whale sharks. Unfortunately, it was too early in the season and they didn’t show up. This is not uncommon during the first or last days …
The celebrated Chef Federico López visited our beautiful Holbox island.
The plan was to have a relaxed and wonderful day, so he chose VIP Holbox Experience to get to know the surroundings of the island and enjoy an exciting fishing …
Almost all year round is summer in Holbox, this little dreamy island between the Mexican Gulf and Caribbean. Almost all year round, this sand bank fulfills the dreams of people desperately escaping from below zero …
Holbox is a magic place, where the Gulf waters meet the Caribbean sea and where a great variety of species have their habitat.
There are many ways to explore its beauty, but be aware of where you are and take …
Celebrated every year on 2 February, the World Wetlands Day marks the date of the adoption in 1971 of the Convention on Wetlands, called the Ramsar Convention. Since 1997, the Ramsar Secretariat provides outreach materials to help raise public awareness …
Holbox is famous for its breathtaking sunsets. We bet you will not want to miss one during your stay. This is a list of our five favorite places to watch the legendary Holbox sunsets while sipping your favorite cocktail or …
VIP Holbox team would like to wish you a very beautiful and happy 2016. It was an exceptional year for us and we thank all our customers and fans, but also our families and friends, for these incredible moments.
Posted by Ceil Miller-Bouchet in Beyond the Guidebook on October 29, 2015. Follow the links to check more of her articles!
“Holbox reminds me of Tulum, ten years ago.”
“Yeah, or Playa del Carmen back in the day, when the …
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You read about the island, you saw the pictures, you fell in love with Holbox. But… how to get there?
Don’t worry. There’s a fast, comfortable, safe, nothing-to-think-about way: you can hire a transfer.
There are other ways. If you …
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Sorry, this entry is only available in European Spanish.…
“It does not get any better than this”. The thought ran through my mind as I looked at a big bowl of ceviche…
You’ll be tickled pink when you see the flock of flamboyant, pink-feathered birds that visit the Holbox from April to October.
Some interesting facts about this gracious animal:
Holbox is an island located northeast of the Yucatán peninsula. As it is an island, you have to go to Chiquilá, the town where ferries depart to Holbox.
From Cancún, by car:
From Cancún, take the road …
Holbox is a small island northeast of the Yucatán peninsula. Near here, the waters of the Gulf meet the Caribbean.
Its name, in Yucatan’s Maya, means “black hole”.
The island is 2 kilometer wide and 40 km. Long, but only …
If you are visiting Holbox and you go to the beach at night, you’ll be surprised to witness the brightness of star-like bioluminescent phytoplankton scintillating like a starry sky that comes from the water. You won’t need any special equipment …
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