Its Marine Park protects 44 species of flora and fauna in total, several of them in danger of extinction, which is why it is also considered as Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

During the season whale watching, It can be seen very close to the whales swimming and emerging in the surroundings, which makes it even more spectacular.

This is a place that you definitely must go!

And just one more recommendation for HOLBOX Island: from July to January you can experience a natural phenomenon that occurs in the southern beaches of the island and can be observed when there is no moonlight at night; it calls Bioluminescence.

It is a spectacular phenomenon where the waters of the seashore are illuminated by certain micro-organisms that light up when they hit the waves.

The light is usually so bright that even the fish can be seen in the water!!

Some people call this ” SEA OF STARS”.

But you can also add these places to your list.

CALAKMUL, CAMPECHE
The second biggest tropical forest in America, hundres of spieces like the tucan, jaguar, tapir, zopilote rey, lives here. You can climb the amazin pyramid of Calakmul from where you can admire the beauty of this place

THE BIOSFERA EL VIZCAINO, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR
Is such a big place, more than 2 millions of hectareas (4 942 107 Acres) There is a lot to do here, from the desert with amazing views to the coast where you can to Spot Whales, a unique experience that you must do at least once,

CUATRO CIENEGAS, COAHUILA
Natural pools and white dunes that offeres amazing views combined with the sky of the desert,

HUSTECA POTOSINA, SAN LUIS POTOSI
In the center-east of Mexico, There are many places to visit here: Tamul Waterfall, El Salto Waterfall, Tamasopo, Puente de Dios, The Cave of the Swallows, Minas Viejas, Surreal Sculptural Garden Edward James, Media Luna Lagoon, El Meco Waterfall, and I will strongly recommend the SKY BIKE activity over the MICO´s RIVER.

Enjoy Mexico!

Thanks for the tip Sandy! That sounds great.

There are people here who have a Lebanese heritage yes!

Hi Rachel, that is great. We will look out for it as we hope to return to Merida. We are off to Cozemel tomorrow if you have any tips. All the best with your house construction and wedding. I love reading your blog and in the coming months we are going to use your info for our visit to Panama:)

Hi Leisa, I love to hear that! Wishing you all the best travels. I’m working on a 50 things to do in Merida list as we speak just to give you more homework ;)