Holbox Expects Up to 95% Hotel Occupancy for Fishing Tournament

Holbox, Quintana Roo — Hotel occupancy on Holbox Island is expected to climb to 95 percent as the community prepares to host the sixth annual Don Nain Moguel Ordaz Fishing Tournament on Aug. 7-8.

The tournament, organized with the Holbox Hotel Association, is projected to push occupancy from its current 80 percent to between 90 and 95 percent over the two-day event, which is considered one of the most important sports and tourism events in northern Quintana Roo.

Organizers said the event will distribute more than 1 million pesos in prizes across two categories: deep-sea fishing and shoreline fishing.

Activities begin Friday with the traditional Captain’s Dinner at 8 p.m. at the Playa Ñaña restaurant, where participating teams will be welcomed and officials will present the official rules for both competition categories.

The competition begins Saturday at 7 a.m. with the official start from the main beach in front of Hotel El Faro.

“This sixth edition reaffirms the tournament’s commitment to promoting sports tourism, responsible fishing, and strengthening Holbox’s identity as a destination where nature, hospitality, and tradition come together to offer unique experiences,” the hotel association said.

The event will also feature live music, performances, exhibitions, and food and beverage stands, creating a family-friendly atmosphere for residents and visitors.

In the deep-sea fishing category, prizes include:

• First place: 400,000 pesos
• Second place: 200,000 pesos
• Third place: 120,000 pesos
• Fourth place: 50,000 pesos
• Special prize for largest deep-sea fish: 30,000 pesos

In the shoreline fishing category, the top three finishers will receive 70,000, 40,000, and 25,000 pesos, respectively.

Part of the catch will be fried and shared free of charge with attendees, organizers said.