Whale Shark Season Peaks in Holbox With Over 150 Sightings Daily
July and August mark peak whale shark season in Holbox, with over 150 sightings daily and tours from $180.
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Mexican Navy Helps Capture Two Suspects in Holbox Shooting
Mexican Navy and state police arrested two suspects after a shooting near a hotel on Isla Holbox.
Man Arrested on Holbox Island With Nearly 100 Drug Doses
A joint operation led to the arrest of a man with 85 drug doses on Holbox Island.
Reports of Attack on Navy Personnel in Holbox Remain Unconfirmed After Shooting Near Garrison Area
Holbox, Quintana Roo — Conflicting reports circulated Sunday after a shooting late Saturday night in...
Two Men Shot, Found With Drugs on Holbox Island
Two men were shot on Holbox; police found marijuana and cocaine in their belongings.
Holbox Remains Sargasso-Free, Reaches 40% Occupancy
Holbox enjoys clean beaches and 40% occupancy, while other parts of the Mexican Caribbean face sargasso issues.
Holbox Expects 95% Occupancy for Summer 2026 Season
Holbox tourism officials project up to 95% hotel occupancy this summer, with average spending of $600 per visitor.
Seven Cuban Nationals Arrested With Large Drug Haul on Holbox Island
Seven Cuban nationals were arrested on Holbox Island with marijuana, cocaine, and ecstasy.
Free Spay-Neuter Campaign Targets 400 Cats in Holbox
A free spay-neuter campaign will sterilize 400 cats in Holbox on July 30-31 to address feline overpopulation.
Mexico Denies Environmental Permit for Eco-Hotel on Holbox Island
Mexico's environmental agency denied a permit for a 49-palafito eco-hotel on Holbox Island, citing a 2025 wildfire and protected area…