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Isla Holbox, Mexico
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Isla Holbox, Mexico

Whale sharks come to Isla Holbox between June and September, when most tour operators will guarantee sightings. In the marine park, diving is not permitted; snorkeling, however, is. The nearest major city is Cancun, 165 miles to the southwest.

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