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near Isla Holbox near Cancún, Quintana Roo, is the departure point for the world's most accessible Whale Shark snorkelling, Mexico
Isla Holbox near Cancún, Quintana Roo, is the departure point for the world's most accessible Whale Shark snorkelling, Mexico is one of the top spots to sight Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
June to September off Isla Holbox and Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo; tour operators depart daily from both islands for guaranteed Whale Shark encounters.
SIGHTING TIP
Summer. The world's largest fish aggregates off Isla Holbox and Isla Mujeres from June to September; snorkelling with Whale Sharks is world-famous.
Coordinates
21.5000°N, 87.4000°W
HABITAT
Tropical and warm temperate ocean surface waters (epipelagic zone); aggregates in productive upwelling areas; occasionally enters shallower water near reefs
CONSERVATION STATUS
Endangered
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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