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Isla Holbox

Whale sharks, bioluminescent nights, and barefoot island life in a protected corner of Quintana Roo

Updated Jan 24, 2026 • 11 sources

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Destination Guide Sources For Isla Holbox

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11 sources • Updated Jan 24, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 24, 2026.

CONANP: Yum Balam protected area - Entrance fee (MXN $215) and visitor regulations for Yum Balam.
CONANP: Tiburon Ballena Biosphere Reserve - Entrance fee (MXN $215), contact info, and visitor regulations for the whale shark protected area.
Gob.mx: Whale shark management plan (Caribe Mexicano) 2025-2027 - Lists the annual season window (May 15 to September 17) and management provisions.
DOF: NOM-171-SEMARNAT-2018 - Federal standard for non-extractive whale shark observation and swimming activities.
Holbox Express Ferry: rates and timetable

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

11 sources • Updated Jan 24, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 24, 2026.

CONANP: Yum Balam protected area - Entrance fee (MXN $215) and visitor regulations for Yum Balam.
CONANP: Tiburon Ballena Biosphere Reserve - Entrance fee (MXN $215), contact info, and visitor regulations for the whale shark protected area.
Gob.mx: Whale shark management plan (Caribe Mexicano) 2025-2027 - Lists the annual season window (May 15 to September 17) and management provisions.
DOF: NOM-171-SEMARNAT-2018 - Federal standard for non-extractive whale shark observation and swimming activities.
Holbox Express Ferry: rates and timetable

- Published timetable and fares (adult MXN $330, child MXN $200) for Chiquila-Holbox.

9 Hermanos Ferry: rates and timetable - Published timetable and fares for Chiquila-Holbox.

VISITAX official portal (Quintana Roo) - Official payment and FAQ portal for the Quintana Roo tourist fee.

INM: Multiple Immigration Form (FMM) - Official Mexico immigration form page for visitors.

ASUR: Cancun airport official page - Official operator page for Cancun International Airport information context.

NOAA National Hurricane Center: Atlantic climatology - Atlantic hurricane season context for planning May to November travel.

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