Tour boat passes by Isla Passion in Holbox with the sunrise in the back
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Tours in Holbox

As part of the Yum Balam Reserve, Holbox is the perfect place to forget about city life and get back in touch with nature. Take one of the many tours available and discover the island and its surrounding areas of beauty. Boat tours, fishing expeditions, kayak adventures, birdwatching; there really is something for everyone, including the family. From May to September, Holbox is also blessed with the arrival of the great whalesharks and guided tours can be organised daily, weather permitting - it really is a one-in-a-lifetime experience. Holbox is also well situated to explore other areas on the Riviera Maya, including the famous World Heritage Site, Chichen Izta, Tulum and its spectacular ruins, and colonial city Valladolid to name a few. Please check out our listings of tours companies available or click on the tour you’re interested in for more information.

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In Holbox

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Take a half-day boat trip to three distinctive points in and around the island.

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Bioluminescence: a very special natural marvel that on the incredible night time bioluminescence tour leaves your skin glittering with stars and your movement creating patterns of shining light.

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A small fishing town west of Holbox island, this hidden spot is off the beaten track.

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Take a guided tour from Holbox's very own horse-riding centre to explore different parts of the island.

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Fishing tours can be arranged daily with local captains.

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Take a kayak through dense mangroves, from one side of the island to the other, and get the chance to see the wild side of Holbox.

Near Holbox

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Every year from mid-May to September, the biggest fish in the world, the whale shark, descends upon the waters around Holbox Island.

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Are you looking for a true, natural experience while in Holbox? You are in luck! Newly opened nature park, Nativa, offers four exciting adventures in one. Educational, fun, and most importantly, a day surrounded by nature at its best, Nativa Park is only 25 minutes from the Port of Chiquilá - the perfect day trip off the island without having to travel long distances.

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Visit Cabo Catoche to see the untouched white-sand beaches located at the point where the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico meet.

In Yucatan

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The famous ruins of Chichen Itza are a must-see when in this area of the world.

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Visit the beautiful Rios Largartos and Las Coloradas in one day.

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Merida, the capital of the state of Yucatan, is famous for its colonial architecture, museums, music and culture.