HOLBOX

Depart from 3 points; Playa del Carmen, Cozumel take 40 min or Cancùn 20 min and fly north along the coast to enjoy a panoramic view of Mexico's Riviera Maya, Cancun's hotel zone and Isla Mujeres until you land in Holbox.

The next step is to board a boat bound to Isla Pàjaros (Island of the Birds). This tiny island is one of the best bird sanctuaries in the area, and is easily reached from Holbox Island. The reserve protects thousand of fascinating birds and bird nests. Bird watchers usually see mother birds feeding their babies at their nests. Is interesting to see how the birds build their nests in places they consider safe, some on top of high trees, others low to the ground but protected by cactuses with large spines. Frigate birds, white pelicans and pink flamingos are common to the island. The island is also home to a variety of iguanas, crabs and an amazing diversity of wild plants.

After this stop at this birders' paradise, the boat will take you to visit the Yalahau Spring. This is an inlet whose source is a fresh water spring. Jump in for a refreshing swim. The water is cool and crystal clear, and you can snorkel if you bring your own equipment.

Heading back to Holbox Island, you will pass through an ocean channel. Visitors frequently see dolphins swimming in the channel and the island's fishermen at work

Most of the people in the island make their living fishing, it is common to see fishermen walking through the village with their catch of the day or carrying their nets. The streets of Holbox Island are made of white sand, common of Caribbean islands, and there are very few cars. Holbox is

Lunch will be ready when the boat lands. Enjoy the fabulous fresh fish catch of the day while listening to Mexican music played by your own guide and his students, children who made their own mandolins. It will be a lunch to remember.

After the meal, there is time for a walk around the town. In the village, you can learn about the lifestyle of the island's quiet people who have fished these waters for generations. You can visit the mandolin workshop and learn how craftsmen make these hardwood string instruments. A hammock factory is also open where you can see how hammocks are made by hand. Holbox Island's other attractions include long, deserted beaches where you can find different colorful shells and unbroken conch shells, perfect for shell collectors. Holbox Village is very Caribbean looking with colorful houses made of wood. You will see friendly people everywhere, welcoming you to your Holbox Adventure.

Holbox Island Tour includes:

1. Round trip flight from Playa del Carmen, Cancùn or Cozumel

 2. Welcome drink

 3. Guide and boat for bird watching at Isla Pajaros and Yalahau Spring

 4. Lunch a la cart one beer or soda (lobster is available for $6 usd extra)

5. Tour to Holbox village..

Flights run with a minimum of 4 passengers.

 Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday leaves at 9:00 am and returns at 5:00 pm

 $278usd plus airport tax