Isla Holbox
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Area code | 984 |
Holbox (Spanish pronunciation:
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.
The island is accessed by ferry from the mainland town of
Vehicle entry is not allowed at Holbox in order to protect the environment and to prevent the streets from accumulating sand.
Holbox has several alternatives to enjoy nature, but the one that attracts most visitors is the experience of swimming with the impressive whale shark from June to September, an opportunity found in very few parts of the world. During hurricane season, the island is often evacuated as it can get directly damaged by hurricane winds.
History
The first written mentions of the island were in 1852 from a document sent by Don Bartolomé Magaña to the Governor of Yucatán. The adjacent mainland was frequently attacked by the Maya therefore people sought refuge on this island. The government wanted to keep people from living on this island but the citizens refused to leave their homes. Hurricanes in 1886 completely destroyed the island, but the island was rebuilt afterward.[5]
Kiteboarding in Holbox
Holbox has one of the safest beaches for learning how to
Bioluminescence
At the western tip of the island, there is a lagoon called Punta Cocos, where bioluminescence can be observed on dark nights.[6] See the Holbox travel guide from Wikivoyage.
Gallery
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Palms, Beach and the Sea
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Holbox city aerial
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Sandy streets of Holbox
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Aerial view of Holbox
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Holbox beaches
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Sunset in Holbox, Mexico
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Aerial view of Holbox
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Sandbank in Holbox
References
- ^ a b "History of Holbox Island in spanish". Archived from the original on 2009-10-01. Retrieved 2009-11-14.
- INEGI
- ^ Census Results by Locality, 2005 Archived 2011-07-22 at the Wayback Machine INEGI.
- ^ "How to get to Isla Holbox? used". wavesnbackpack. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- ^ Administrator. "History". www.holbox.gob.mx. Retrieved 2017-05-01.
- ^ "Sights in Isla Holbox". Lonely Planet.