Isla Holbox is an island off the northern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, located within the largest ecological reserve in Mexico, Yum Balam.

Isla Holbox is an island off the northern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, located within the largest ecological reserve in Mexico, Yum Balam. Isla Holbox is a beautiful natural area where cars are not permitted and there are no paved roads.Both residents and visitors to the island either walk, bike or drive an electric golf cart everywhere they need to go.Several lodging options exist, and many restaurants around the island serve traditional Yucatan dishes and fresh seafood.Holbox is best known for its tranquil atmosphere, bioluminescent phytoplankton and whale shark