The word Holbox mean black hole in Yucatec Maya.  The island is  about 25 miles long, but less than a mile wide.  Some people skip the island of Holbox since it’s not the easiest to get to.  From Merida I had to do an overnight bus to a small town called Chiquila and then catch the ferry to Holbox.  The bus left Merida at 11:30 pm and arrived in Chiquila at 5:45 am.  I knew there was a 6:00 am ferry and the next one wasn’t until 8:00.  Luckily, the bus station is right by the ferry so we made the 6:00.  It’s a small little town with a definite beach, island vibe.  The people are very relaxed here.