Holbox Beach, Mexico
From series “The Hidden and Hard-To-Reach Beautiful Beaches”Lenght: 34 km.
The holidaymakers who visit Mexico in search of the beaches of the island can be recommended to the charming Holbox Beach. It is located on the island of the same name, one of the most beautiful islands in the country. Literally one can translate the islands as 'the black hole' from the language of Maya. There is only a small settlement on the isle criterion, there are no cars and infrastructure.
Accompanied by one of the locals, you can take the boat along the coast and observe the huge whales, as well as the rare species of sharks that chose this area. The migration of the whale shark lasts from the beginning of maize to the beginning of October. Most tourists visit the island at this time. The quiet atmosphere on the holbox is partly due to its impressive size. Its extent is about 34 km. The coast is covered with the magnificent white sand. In some stretches border the beach to the lush palm tree trunk. Next - Arcachon
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'ATM/CAJERO BANCOMER CORPOGAS MAR PROFUNDO' located in 7 km (
check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'TOP CAR RENTAL / Renta de Autos en Cancun' is located in 4.86 km (
on the map).
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