Holbox Exclusive Full-Day Tour: Isla Pasion, Punta Mosquito & Sandbanks
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short periods of standing and walking on sand and village streets
Overview
A semi-private, full-day boat tour that threads Isla Pasion, Punta Mosquito and Holbox’s famous sandbanks into a single six-to-seven-hour outing. Expect freshwater springs in the sea, waist-deep turquoise flats, and a long island visit with time to explore and photograph.
Holbox Exclusive Full-Day Tour: Isla Pasion, Punta Mosquito & Sandbanks
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When the boat slips from the Playa del Carmen marina and the shoreline eases into a thread of low mangrove, the Caribbean opens in an impossible range of blues—glacier aqua near shore, deep aquamarine beyond the reef. On this semi-private full-day tour, the water does more than frame the day; it dictates the rhythm: slow rides across calm channels, stops where the sea drops away into scattered sandbanks, and hours on Holbox where streets breathe salt and color.
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Adventure Tips
Bring reef‑safe sunscreen
The tour spends extended time near fragile sandbanks and reefs—use reef‑safe sunscreen to protect marine life and your skin.
Pack motion‑sickness meds
Crossing open channels can produce light chop; if you’re sensitive, take preventative medication before departure.
Wear water shoes
Sandbanks and boat docks are uneven and occasionally shell-strewn—water shoes improve traction and protect feet.
Reserve early for hotel pickup
Pickup slots fill fast—confirm your hotel pickup point and be in the lobby five minutes before departure to avoid delays.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- American flamingo
- Eagle rays
History
Holbox grew from a fishing and birding community on the northern Yucatán shelf; its villages reflect a mix of Mayan coastal heritage and Caribbean fishing culture.
Conservation
Mangroves and seagrass beds here trap sediment and support fish nurseries—use reef‑safe products, avoid feeding wildlife and follow guide instructions to minimize impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects both your skin and coastal ecosystems during long sun exposure on the sandbanks.
Water shoes or sandals with grip
Useful for boarding boats and walking across shell-strewn sandbars and shallow flats.
Light sun hat and polarized sunglasses
Cuts glare and reduces eye fatigue when photographing reflective water surfaces.
Dry bag (small)
Keeps phone, wallet and camera dry during boat transfers and on windy sandbanks.