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Isla Mujeres / Isla Holbox (Afuera)

Whale shark is the reason to dive Isla Mujeres / Isla Holbox (Afuera), Mexico.

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Isla Mujeres / Isla Holbox (Afuera)

Whale shark is the reason to dive Isla Mujeres / Isla Holbox (Afuera), Mexico. Best odds here: very high for whale shark, peak jun-sep. No certification is required — snorkel or freedive access.

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Species
Very high
Best odds
Jun-Sep
Peak window
Surface
Depth

The encounter

Whale shark

Surface · No certification needed

Peak Jun-Sep

Very high odds

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