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1st Monday of February: Constitution Day
3rd Monday of November: Birth of Benito Juárez
March / April: Holy Week
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16 September: Independence Day
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3rd Monday of November: Revolution Day
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25 December: Christmas
Holbox Island, meaning "Black Hole" in Mayan, is located northeast of Cancun and is 42 km long and 2 km wide.
It is separated from the mainland by the Yalahau Lagoon and has 36 miles of pristine beaches of fine coral sand.
It is regarded as an area of high ecological value where you can easily see whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, lobsters, octopus, eagle rays and sea turtles, as well as 150 species of birds and reptiles.