Holbox Island is a 26 miles long extension home to the most beautiful white sandy beaches and it is located in the Yum Balam protected area in Quintana Roo. With just 1,500 inhabitants, this is a picturesque fishing village with sandy streets and wooden houses. During June and September this gorgeous island is visited by magnificent Whale-Sharks that make of this place one of the most popular in the Yucatan Peninsula.
This attraction will let you know one of the largest mammals on earth today, the Whale-Shark with 49 feet in length that migrates to Holbox in summer as he prefers waters of warm temperature for feeding and mate. This magnificent animal is docile and friendly; he feeds with plankton and usually swims with jacks or rays.
This activity is an adventure that you cannot miss as we’ll take you on our boats very close these giant mammals, you‘ll swim with them as well as being in touch with local flora and fauna. The Whale-Sharks are very tranquil animals and they don’t get worry when approaching divers or swimmers, although we guarantee the most safety environs and experienced guides with you all the time.
At the end of this swimming experience you will enjoy a delicious lunch buffet style at the Faro Viejo restaurant, located on the beach as well as we’ll give you a snorkel tube as gift.
