Isla Holbox, Caribbean island in Quintana Roo, Mexico
The 42-kilometer-long island features white sand streets, clear waters, and abundant marine life at the meeting point of the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.
The island's fishing community faced destruction from a major hurricane in 1886, yet residents chose to rebuild despite government relocation proposals.
Local fishermen maintain traditional practices, specializing in lobster harvesting that shapes the culinary identity of the island's restaurants and markets.
Travelers reach the island through hourly ferry services from Chiquilá port, with transportation limited to golf carts, bicycles, and walking on sandy paths.
Between July and January, waters near the southern shore display natural bioluminescence, creating patterns of blue light in the darkness.
Location: Lázaro Cárdenas
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
Part of: Quintana Roo
GPS coordinates: 21.53083,-87.28611
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:17
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