Comments on: Holbox kiboshed?

By: laura

laura — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 23:07:45 +0000

I am going to Holbox possibly in January, does anyone have any opinions about beachfront palapas for my husband, 2 yr old, and I.

Any info on transfers from Cancun airport would also be appreciated. thanks.

By: allex

allex — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 05:50:06 +0000

we’re going to Xaloc end of May and want to know the best (easiest) way to get there from Cancun airport and approx what to expect to pay. Thanks

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 02:36:55 +0000

We visited Holbox Jan. 4-11.

We found the island worse for wear but doing very well. I can imagine now that things are close to normal.

We stayed at Xaloc and Amigos House. Colibri was open, as were a number of other restaurants.

We have a good friend on the island who took us out fishing and entertained us royally. The vegetation was coming back. The amount of sand that had been moved and the differences in beach widths was amazing.

would like to connect with someone that knows about building a home on Holbox.

Kim

By: lisa k

lisa k — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 17:10:12 +0000

Julie… Let’s hook up for a beer… I’ll be there on the 15th for 2 weeks. Find me at Mapaches… lisa

Steve – I’ll email you when I’m down there IF there’s an internet cafe open.

lisa

By: Steve Bridger

Steve Bridger — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 21:59:08 +0000

Julie (and Lisa). Great stuff! Do email me on your return & I’ll post up an update… Thanks a lot.

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 21:46:45 +0000

Steve & Lisa, I am going to Holbox on 3/18.

I have been checking this site daily for any updates on Holbox. I look forward to Lisa's response.

I will let you know my thoughts as well when I return.

Thanks! Julie

By: Federico.C

Federico.C — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 16:37:02 +0000

thanks lisa

By: Steve Bridger

Steve Bridger — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 14:09:43 +0000

Hi Lisa – it would be great if… once you get back… you could tell us all how you found Holbox! Thanks.

By: lisa k

lisa k — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 01:24:04 +0000

Federico - I will be going there in a few days... the pelicans will always be there... 12 months a year.

The whale sharks / tours will not happen until summer... and they'll be back.

The hurricane did not damage the wildlife so much as the island and the village.

If you want, send me your email and I'll send you some notes when I return. lisa

By: Federico.C

Federico.C — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 09:17:26 +0000

I would wish to ask three little questions on isla holbox I hope you will answer.

Are the birds: pelicans, flamingio, frigates, etc. still there after the storm?

Are the whale sharks and whale shark tours still there after the storm?

Is the telephone line re-established? thank you I hope you will answer.

By: Steve Bridger

Steve Bridger — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 15:41:04 +0000

I don't think I said that Holbox was destroyed.

I understand why hotels and those directly employed in the tourism industry want to 'talk up' the situation. Don't misunderstand me, I wish no harm; on the contrary.

However, I believe that it is in the interests of the 'industry' (and yes, it is a business) to set expectations.

People are returning to Holbox (and other places) for sure. This blog is peppered with positive stories - but largely from travellers themselves. The photos speak for themselves, I think.

Please take time to read my reasons for starting this blog.

saludos,
Steve

By: patrick w

patrick w — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 15:15:49 +0000

Isla Holbox has almost totally recovered from the hurricane!

Restaurants are open! Most hotels are open! And vegetation is returning!

The people of Holbox island are working with tourism again! Holbox is still as before - the ultimate 'get-away' island if you have had enough of the Riviera Maya! Please stop saying that Holbox has been destroyed!!