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Best things to do in Holbox Island
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Top 15 things to do in Holbox Island
1. Holbox Island

2. Speed Boats Tours
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3. Yalahau Lagoon

Swim in a cenote at Yalahau Lagoon, where you can actually observe water coming out of the ground to make the pool. The crystal-clear water only makes it easier to see straight to the bottom, or traverse the wooden walkway that surrounds the lagoon for views and photo opportunities. This site is only reachable by boat; try to visit in the morning when dolphins gather here to eat.
Suggested duration:
2h 30 min
Tours from $225 ›
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4. Whale Shark and Snorkeling Adventure from Isla Holbox
Can you imagine swimming with a 14-meter-long animal? Whale sharks, the biggest fish in the world, come every year to visit Holbox. They are totally harmless, so you will be able to swim by their side in an amazing and life changing experience. During the boat trip, you may see turtles, giant manta rays, dolphins, flamingos and/or many other species.
Suggested duration:
7 hours
Tours from $195 ›
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6. Playa Punta Cocos

7. Kayaking & Canoeing
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8. Private Boat to visit Holbox surroundings (3-Island Tour)
Discover the surroundings of Isla Holbox during a short and relaxing private boat tour. Visit Isla Pajaros (Birds Island), which is the nesting place for more than 35 different species of birds including pelicans, cormorants, gulls and frigates. Then, explore the multicolored landscape of Passion Island before enjoying a rejuvenating swim in the refreshing waters of Yalahau, a natural spring. As it is private, flexibility is on your side.
Suggested duration:
150 to 210 minutes
Tours from $225 ›
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9. Room Escape Games
11. La Choza de Fito
12. Kayak Mangroves Sunrise Experience
We entering into this important area of holbox wherer different species of animals are cohabiting within this ecosystem, best time to go is as soon as the sun rises, different animals may be resting since they more active during the night as the crocodiles, since there is no people over at that time we enjoy some private moments among nature different, exotic birds may appear as we rowing, is not so hot for us to paddle along the labyrinth of mangroves. We can catch the sublime colors of the sunrise as we starting and also different stars before the very first sunlight.Get ready to be sourrounded by nature as we enter into the mangroves vibrate with the connection and interaction with nature, behold the colors of the plumage of the flamingos and live this wild experience.
Suggested duration:
3 hours
Tours from $56 ›
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13. Spas
14. Dolphin & Whale Watching
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15. Magic Night of Stargazing and Bioluminescence
Explanation about the celestial vault, including the different constellations of the zodiac that may appear at the time on this dark and quiet night, the observation of this phenomenon of light, which is more visible when we escape all light pollution generated by hotels.This is a subtle activity, we will paddle gently to find the darkest corners of the island to observe and swim with Bioluminescence on unique occasions in these autumn months, join our trained, experienced bilingual guide, join us in an unforgettable night here in Holbox Island!!.
Suggested duration:
1 hour 45 minutes
Tours from $53 ›
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