Holbox Island

Holbox (hol-bosh) is an island off of the northeastern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in Quintana Roo. The island is part of the Yum Balam ecological reserve, separated from land by the Yalahua Lagoon. Holbox is 26 miles long with fine white sand beaches gorgeous waters of the Gulf of Mexico

On this island there is only one small village, also called Holbox, and home to less than 1,500. The sand streets are lined with brightly painted wooden houses. The majority of the people are fishermen. They catch large red snapper, bonitos and grouper. These fishermen also go after lobster and octopus in season.

Approximately 140 species of birds live in the Yucatán in a place called Isla Pájaros. Humans are not allowed on the island...only on the observation towers...and it can only be reached by boat.

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