holbox, the village and the legends

 

holbox fishmen, holbox people, piratesA pirates refuge, it was turned into a small village in 1856 when it was found by a few European sailors, who were taken by the beauty of it’s crystalline waters and decided to stay.

 

Now, it has 1500 people living mainly from fishing and tourism (still as secondary activity).

 

 

holbox island, holbox

The streets are sandy, life is tranquil, hurry and stress are out, you can see the local ladies weaving their hammocks or you can visit the guitar and mandolin workshop of don Victor where talented kids make their own instruments.

 

 

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