Punta Mosquito will be your next vacation destination in Holbox, Quintana Roo. There you will leave your daily worries far behind and focus on getting to know unique landscapes never seen before.

Start thinking about what outfits you will wear in this paradisiacal place on the Mexican coast, what places you will have to visit and how you will organize your days off. What are you waiting for to prepare your dream vacation?

Flamingo and flamenco

It doesn’t matter what you call these colorful animals, because the important thing is that you will have the opportunity to spot some of them. They are one of the many reasons tourists flock to Holbox.

Mosquito Island is characterized for being a bird conservation area, so you will surely find more than one species wandering around the territory, such as plovers, hawks and many more. It is known by the name of Yum Balam Wildlife Protection Area.

In addition, because the mangroves are rich in a diversity of flora and fauna, they are ideal for promoting ecotourism and environmental awareness. It will be perfect for you to take a tour with your loved ones, learn about the place and have a great time.

Punta Mosquito: flamingos

If you are a conscientious tourist, you should know that there is a document created between different environmental organizations, which includes good practices and recommendations.

These are about how to visit this protected area without endangering the ecosystem or, of course, the flamingos and other animals that inhabit the protected area.

Punta Mosquito Beach

Punta Mosquito beach is located on Holbox Island, an authentic paradise that you cannot miss if you visit this area of Mexico. You can stay in one of the great hotels in Cancun of the Oasis chain and from there, hire various tours that will make you learn while you enjoy life in Holbox.

Once you have reached the island, you will have to head north to go to Punta Mosquito. If you decide to go by bicycle, the island’s means of transportation par excellence, it will take you about half an hour. On the other hand, if you do it on foot, the walk can take up to an hour.

Do you know where its name comes from? The inhabitants relate the geographical shape of the site to the head of this insect. Surely, thanks to this one, you will be very attentive to apply mosquito repellent during your vacations.

Once settled in Punta Mosquito, you can start visiting tourist attractions or doing various activities. We recommend, of course, to get to the beach.

You will recognize it for its almost transparent turquoise waters, fine white sand, but above all for its tranquility and calm. Despite its remoteness from the center of Holbox, it will be a journey well worth the trip, we assure you.