Isla Holbox Beach Travel Guide

Isla Holbox Beach Travel Guide

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Birds resting on a sandbar at Isla Holbox in Mexico
Birds resting on a sandbar at Isla Holbox (courtesy, Quintana Roo Bureau of Tourism)

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Isla Holbox Beach Travel Tips

By Travel Expert: Gary Chandler

  • Visit Isla Holbox (pronounced hole-BOASH), where the water is warm and turquoise-blue.
  • See the island's main attraction: whale sharks. These harmless giants congregate ten miles east of Holbox from June to September. Several area hotels book tours starting at US$80.
  • Leave civilization behind. This tiny fishing village has no ATM, no cell phone service, uses golf carts in lieu of cars, and can only be reached by ferry.
  • Bring plenty of insect repellant—sandflies and horseflies can be vicious.


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Hotels

Hotel Posada Mawimbi

Av. Igualdad s/n
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Villas Delfines

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Villas Los Mapaches

Av. Pedro Joaqu�n Coldwell s/n
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Attractions

Posada Mawimbi Snorkeling Tours

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Isla Holbox, Mexico

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Description: Posada Mawimbi offers guided snorkeling tours with whale sharks—massive but harmless fish that congregate off of Isla Holbox between June and September. ... Read More
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Isla de la Pasion

Banana Tours
Av. Igualdad at Av. Palomino
Isla Holbox, Mexico

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Isla de la Pasion—Passion Island—is a tiny deserted island about 15 minutes by boat from... Read More
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Cabo Catoche

Banana Tours
Av. Igualdad at Av. Palomino
Isla Holbox, Mexico

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Cabo Catoche is a patch of coral reef where visitors can experience great open-water snorkeling.... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Isla Holbox

Distance (mi.)
Cancun Airport 43.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Isla Holbox

Distance (mi.)
Cozumel Airport 102.5 map
Merida Rejon Airport 153.3 map
Campeche International Airport 234.5 map



Isla Holbox Vacation Rentals

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from: $71

2 STORY- 4 BEDROOM BEACHHOME

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Pets OK, Smoking OK, Swimming Pool, TV
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from: $714

Beachfront Mexican Villa - Troncones

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Ceiling fans, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Patio, TV
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from: $75

Cantamar Vacation Paradise Pristine Beach

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 5
Amenities: Blender, Coffee Maker, Dishes, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Smoking OK, Stove, Toaster, Utensils

Isla Holbox Beach Travel Guides

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