Isla Holbox, Main Beach in Mexico
Spot Condities
- Water type: oceaan
- Water condities: vlak & golven
- Strand Condities: zand
- Kite nivo:
Beschikbaar in de volgende talen:
Beter
5
4
3
2
1
Beste wind maanden
General Info:
The location and the Village
Holbox ("black hole" in Yucatecan Maya) is an island in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, located on the north coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. It is approximately 12 kilometres long and 1.5 kilometres wide, and separated from the mainland by a shallow lagoon that is home to flamingos, pelicans and other birdlife. Its land area is 55.948 km². The island's local population is estimated on 1,198. It is part of the Municipality of Lazaro Cardenas.
Not yet heavily touristed, the island's main industry is fishing. However, the island is developing a growing tourist industry in the form of whale shark viewing.
The island is accessed by ferry from the mainland town of Chiquila, and has virtually no cars, with transport by most residents and tourists by golf cart or moped. A small airline, Aerosaab, flies tours to Holbox from Cancun and has built a small airstrip to accommodate its five-seater Cessna aircraft.
The seasons and Hotel info
The best period to go to Isla Holbox is from December till August. its only allowed to go kiteboarding on all the beaches from November untill the end of April. In May the flamingos and turtles are comming to this natural reserve to reproduse and they use 3 beaches for that so we have to respect that.
Possibilities besides kiting
There is only one disco but is always a surprise if its open or not, if it's open then you have to go there. There are a few cantinas where you can get drunk as much as you want, they are funny! Also you can have a drink in the bar of your hotel or in a restaurant around the main square where you can make your own party!
Besides kiting and drinking you can:
- go Fishing or fly-fishing
- look at the Whale sharks
- look at the Turtles
- visit Mayan Ruins
- go Kayaking
Climate
In December there may be some rain but from January up to August there is no rain. Once in the two weeks you have a northern wind which is strong most of the times (up to 27 / 28 knots).
In December and January the temperature is between the 24 and 30 degrees Celcius and from February up to August it is between the 30 and 35 degrees Celcius.
Spot conditions:
The beach
It is a big sandy beach without obstacles. It is big enough to launch and land your kite safely. The kitezone in front of the beach is 1,5 kilomoters big.
The Water conditions
The water is crystal clear. It is flat but a littlebit choppy. There are no big waves. The bottom is sandy and you can walk up to 100 meters into the sea. Conditions perfect for beginners till pro's.
During the year the water temperature is between 22-28°C. In winter a shorty can be useful on colder north wind days. Normally just shorts.
The wind conditions
The best wind you have from December till August. During this time the wind is blowing between North and East (most of the days North-East which is side onshore from the right).
In December there may be some rain but from January up to August there is no rain. Once in the two weeks you have a northern wind which is strong most of the times (up to 27 / 28 knots).
In December and January the temperature is between the 24 and 30 degrees Celcius and from February up to August it is between the 30 and 35 degrees Celcius.
Facilities and tourist info
You have to pay 20 Pesos per day for kitesurfing. It's not allowed to kitesurf directly in front of the village because all the fisherman have their boats at that place and they don't know what to expect from a kitesurfer! Please stay at the kitesurf area it's big enough (a beach of 1.5 km) and it's the best place to kite anyway!
There is no ATM (money machine) on Isla Holbox, so make
sure you bring enough money (Mexican pesos) or traveler cheques with you. You can change your traveler cheques in the internet cafe.
Downwinder and trip possibilites
If the wind is offshore on the main beach you can take a boat which brings you to a several beaches among the island.
Travel info
After arriving at Cancun airport and from there you have 3 possibilities:
1. you booked your holiday by a travel agency. In this case the transport will be arranged in the total deal and somebody is already waiting for you to bring you to the island.
2. you booked only a flight. You have to arrange a taxi by yourself from the airport to Chiquila (more or less 70/80 USD) and from there you can take the ferry to Isla Holbox.
3. you booked only a flight and you don't want to spend to much money on a taxi. In this case you take a collectivo taxi to downtown Cancun with destination bus station. This will cost you 9,- USD (please buy the ticket before you go through customs!) At the bus station you buy a ticket to Chiquila for 6,- USD. The bus trip will take 3 hours and there are no extra costs for taking your kitesurf equipment with you. In Chiquila you take the ferry to Isla Holbox (4,- USD). Bus Schedule: Cancun to Chiquila 8.00 am / 12.30 pm / 13.30 pm.
Links
http://www.isla-holbox.net/thingstodo.htm
http://www.bacalar.net/holboxthingstodo.htm
http://www.holboxcasalastortugas.com/eng/attivita_kiteboarding.htm
http://www.mexicoboutiquehotels.com/mexico/destinations/islaholbox.shtml
The location and the Village
Holbox ("black hole" in Yucatecan Maya) is an island in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, located on the north coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. It is approximately 12 kilometres long and 1.5 kilometres wide, and separated from the mainland by a shallow lagoon that is home to flamingos, pelicans and other birdlife. Its land area is 55.948 km². The island's local population is estimated on 1,198. It is part of the Municipality of Lazaro Cardenas.
Not yet heavily touristed, the island's main industry is fishing. However, the island is developing a growing tourist industry in the form of whale shark viewing.
The island is accessed by ferry from the mainland town of Chiquila, and has virtually no cars, with transport by most residents and tourists by golf cart or moped. A small airline, Aerosaab, flies tours to Holbox from Cancun and has built a small airstrip to accommodate its five-seater Cessna aircraft.
The seasons and Hotel info
The best period to go to Isla Holbox is from December till August. its only allowed to go kiteboarding on all the beaches from November untill the end of April. In May the flamingos and turtles are comming to this natural reserve to reproduse and they use 3 beaches for that so we have to respect that.
Possibilities besides kiting
There is only one disco but is always a surprise if its open or not, if it's open then you have to go there. There are a few cantinas where you can get drunk as much as you want, they are funny! Also you can have a drink in the bar of your hotel or in a restaurant around the main square where you can make your own party!
Besides kiting and drinking you can:
- go Fishing or fly-fishing
- look at the Whale sharks
- look at the Turtles
- visit Mayan Ruins
- go Kayaking
Climate
In December there may be some rain but from January up to August there is no rain. Once in the two weeks you have a northern wind which is strong most of the times (up to 27 / 28 knots).
In December and January the temperature is between the 24 and 30 degrees Celcius and from February up to August it is between the 30 and 35 degrees Celcius.
Spot conditions:
The beach
It is a big sandy beach without obstacles. It is big enough to launch and land your kite safely. The kitezone in front of the beach is 1,5 kilomoters big.
The Water conditions
The water is crystal clear. It is flat but a littlebit choppy. There are no big waves. The bottom is sandy and you can walk up to 100 meters into the sea. Conditions perfect for beginners till pro's.
During the year the water temperature is between 22-28°C. In winter a shorty can be useful on colder north wind days. Normally just shorts.
The wind conditions
The best wind you have from December till August. During this time the wind is blowing between North and East (most of the days North-East which is side onshore from the right).
In December there may be some rain but from January up to August there is no rain. Once in the two weeks you have a northern wind which is strong most of the times (up to 27 / 28 knots).
In December and January the temperature is between the 24 and 30 degrees Celcius and from February up to August it is between the 30 and 35 degrees Celcius.
Facilities and tourist info
You have to pay 20 Pesos per day for kitesurfing. It's not allowed to kitesurf directly in front of the village because all the fisherman have their boats at that place and they don't know what to expect from a kitesurfer! Please stay at the kitesurf area it's big enough (a beach of 1.5 km) and it's the best place to kite anyway!
There is no ATM (money machine) on Isla Holbox, so make
sure you bring enough money (Mexican pesos) or traveler cheques with you. You can change your traveler cheques in the internet cafe.
Downwinder and trip possibilites
If the wind is offshore on the main beach you can take a boat which brings you to a several beaches among the island.
Travel info
After arriving at Cancun airport and from there you have 3 possibilities:
1. you booked your holiday by a travel agency. In this case the transport will be arranged in the total deal and somebody is already waiting for you to bring you to the island.
2. you booked only a flight. You have to arrange a taxi by yourself from the airport to Chiquila (more or less 70/80 USD) and from there you can take the ferry to Isla Holbox.
3. you booked only a flight and you don't want to spend to much money on a taxi. In this case you take a collectivo taxi to downtown Cancun with destination bus station. This will cost you 9,- USD (please buy the ticket before you go through customs!) At the bus station you buy a ticket to Chiquila for 6,- USD. The bus trip will take 3 hours and there are no extra costs for taking your kitesurf equipment with you. In Chiquila you take the ferry to Isla Holbox (4,- USD). Bus Schedule: Cancun to Chiquila 8.00 am / 12.30 pm / 13.30 pm.
Links
http://www.isla-holbox.net/thingstodo.htm
http://www.bacalar.net/holboxthingstodo.htm
http://www.holboxcasalastortugas.com/eng/attivita_kiteboarding.htm
http://www.mexicoboutiquehotels.com/mexico/destinations/islaholbox.shtml