Holbox Sightseeing

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Local Sights

Cenote Yalahau
Directions On the mainland in front of Holbox
Description During their heyday, the Mayas used the cenote as a royal retreat, decorating it with precious stones - mostly jade. Spanish settlers looted the jade. British pirates including Sir Francis Drake used the cove as a hideaway to assault passing vessels.

Isla Pajaros
Description Small 10 acre island protected from human contact offering safe nesting and breeding grounds to a multitude of seabirds which can be observed off-shore.

Nearby Sights

Acropolis at Ek-Balam

Ek-Balam Archeological Zone
Directions About 25 kms north of Valladolid on the way to Rio Lagartos
Description A Classical Mayan site. Exploration and restoration work began in 1999. Estimated completion in 2004. Impressive site offering visitors opportunity to witness restoration process.