Coast & islands · Mexico
Holbox
Island community in Quintana Roo, Mexico
About Holbox
Holbox is an island in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, located on the north coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. It is approximately 41.84 kilometres (26.00 miles) long and 1.5 kilometres (0.9 miles) wide, and it is separated from the mainland by 10 km of shallow lagoon that is home to flamingos, pelicans and other rich birdlife. Holbox Island is part of the Municipality of Lázaro Cárdenas and also part of the Yum Balam Biosphere Reserve. The island's main industry is fishing.
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Questions about Holbox
Where is Holbox?
Holbox is in Mexico. The nearest city is Cancún, about 56 km away.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Holbox?
Yes. The 7-day Cancún plan is about 58 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
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