History

Isla Holbox (hol-bosh) was originally settled by the Mayan people and later inhabited by pirates. Descendants of the original 8 families still reside there today.

The solitary village of 1500 has sand-lined streets and brightly painted wooden houses. Themajority of people are fishermen. They catch red snapper, bonitos and grouper; lobster and octopus in season.

The primary form of transportation is golf cart. you may bring your own or rent.

 

How to get there

Bus or car from Merida to Ferry Crossings or launches at Chiquila.

 

Geography

  • 2 hours northwest of Cancun, Mexico.
  • Tip of Yucatan Peninsula
  • 26 miles/42 kilometers of coastline.
  • Part of the Yum Balam acological preserve



    • What to do (or not)

    Jade green, calm waters lap at the snow-white beaches of holbox, making it swimmer-friendly.

    The acuatic home to numerous game fish, fishing oportunitiers and fresh cuisine is abundant.

    Birt-watchers will love Isla pajaros, nearby island where scores of species of birds come to sleep at night.

    Primary reason to be there is to relax.

    Experience the best of the past and present in this idylic hideaway

    For more information and for sale, contact us:

    Tels: 239-0535 / 239-0521 / 239-9606
    810-0702 / 826-7716 / Fax 589-0238

    http://www.asesoriaseinversion.com/