{"id":20728,"date":"2019-08-17T10:00:57","date_gmt":"2019-08-17T09:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/?p=20728"},"modified":"2023-10-14T16:29:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-14T15:29:01","slug":"isla-holbox-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/isla-holbox-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Isla Holbox: Travel Tips and our Honest Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Dream island, paradise, oasis<\/strong>. Holbox is one of those places, which consistently receives high praises in almost every Yucatan Travel Review. The small island situated north of the mainland, has grown exponentially in terms of popularity. While Holbox was still considered a &#8220;secret tip&#8221; just a few years ago, nobody seems to skip Holbox nowadays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Holbox did not make the start easy for us. Bad weather, seagrass in masses and accommodation that did not live up to our expectations. While we are on the subject of <strong>expectations<\/strong>: it seems we had definitely set the bar too high. At the same time, we are also glad that we did not leave early and gave the island another chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In good weather<\/strong> and in the right locations, <strong>Holbox really is a paradise<\/strong>, that&#8217;s for sure. In this blog article, we&#8217;ll tell you what you can expect in Holbox and what you can experience on the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Tipps-Blog.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"16918\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16918 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Tipps-Blog-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Tipps-Blog-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Tipps-Blog-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Tipps-Blog-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Tipps-Blog.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Holbox Tipps Blog\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Holbox Island at a Glance: Facts &amp; Impressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Isla Holbox is a <strong>narrow, elongated island<\/strong> in the north of the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula. When we say &#8220;narrow&#8221;, we are referring to the fact that Holbox is just two kilometres wide, but over 40 kilometres long. Also, if you are wondering how you actually pronounce the name of the island, it sounds more like: Hol-bosch &#8211; so the &#8220;x&#8221; is not pronounced as such.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only a very small part of the island is inhabited, namely only the west of Holbox. People live in and around the only real settlement on the island (also called &#8220;Holbox&#8221;). This is where the ferry transfers from the mainland to Holbox arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We apologise now, if we are about to shatter your dreams\u2026 but Holbox is no longer the untouched island paradise that you might imagine &#8211; at least not the populated part of the island. There are now too many hotels, too many tourists and too many souvenir shops. And by the way, the <strong>golf carts<\/strong>, which go around the sand tracked roads, make a crazy noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You read correctly: <strong>sand tracked roads<\/strong>. On Holbox there are no conventional roads, but rather, only the sandy roads. This has two drawbacks: if it is too dry, a thick layer of dust covers everything that is near the &#8220;road&#8221;. If it rains too much, this forms gigantic water-based puddles, which you have to cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incidentally, <strong>cars<\/strong> also don\u2019t really exist here on Holbox. As a tourist you are not allowed to take your car to the island. The locals sometimes drive and some rather well with their cars. Obviously there are exceptions. Given the level of noise generated by golf cart engines, we find it somewhat misleading to speak of a &#8220;car-free&#8221; island, as the engine noises are quite prevalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for peace on Holbox, you should gravitate towards the <strong>beach<\/strong> as soon as possible. Because there you will finally find the paradise that you have been looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best travel period for Holbox<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to visit Holbox is during the <strong>dry season<\/strong> from <strong>December to April<\/strong>. During this period, it does not rain so often and is usually pleasantly warm. We say &#8220;mostly&#8221; because the tropical weather does not always go according to forecasts: during our visit in December, for example, it only reached a maximum of 24 degrees Celsius during the day, which is rather low for a beach holiday location. In the evening it was pretty cool and you couldn\u2019t get by without long clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From May to June, the <strong>rainy season<\/strong> slowly starts to begin. Of course, during the rainy season you can also go to Holbox, but then you have to adjust to a bit more rainfall. The sea can also get a little bit rougher during the rain and hurricane season (around July to October).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long should I stay on Holbox?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We ourselves spent <strong>three nights<\/strong> on Holbox and found this period ideal for a bit of a break. We would not recommend less than two nights due to the rather arduous journey. And of course you can always stay longer &#8211; provided you have no problem with the fact that the day consists only of lazing around and swimming in the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-H\u00e4ngematten.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"16907\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16907 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-H\u00e4ngematten-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-H\u00e4ngematten-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-H\u00e4ngematten-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-H\u00e4ngematten-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-H\u00e4ngematten.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Holbox H\u00e4ngematten\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16881 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Tipps.jpg\" alt=\"Holbox Travel Tips\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Tipps.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Tipps-195x130.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Tipps-336x224.jpg 336w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Tipps-410x274.jpg 410w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Tipps-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Tipps-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Tipps-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Activities on Holbox: Things to do and see<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Switch off, relax, lounging<\/strong> &#8211; that&#8217;s what Holbox is all about. Sounds good, right? Most of the time we spent reading a good book and enjoying the sea view. If you have had enough of sunbathing, then we have a few more tips for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marvel at the Holbox Street Art<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Admittedly, Holbox can not match the variety of street art in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/bacalar-mexico-tips\/\">Bacalar<\/a>. Nevertheless, there are some beautiful pieces to admire on the island. Just keep your eyes peeled: You&#8217;ll stumble upon more street art than you initially think. Many of them are conjured up with impressive detail on the walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Streetart-Holbox.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"16880\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16880 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Streetart-Holbox-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Streetart-Holbox-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Streetart-Holbox-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Streetart-Holbox-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Streetart-Holbox.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Streetart Holbox\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Graffiti-Kind.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"16884\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16884 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Graffiti-Kind-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Graffiti-Kind-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Graffiti-Kind-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Graffiti-Kind-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Graffiti-Kind.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Holbox Graffiti Kind\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Blog-Tipps.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"16988\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16988 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Blog-Tipps-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Blog-Tipps-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Blog-Tipps-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Blog-Tipps-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Blog-Tipps.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Holbox Blog Tipps\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoy the sunset<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The quintessential part of an island holiday, is watching sunset from the beach. Not an evening goes by where you would not find us at the beach at this time of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the western side of the main beach in Holbox, there is a kind of bay, from which you have a beautiful view of the setting sun. We have pinned the location on the map for you &#8211; which you\u2019ll find at the end of the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to go a little further: A very popular and well-known sunset spot is also the pier at Punta Cocos. We&#8217;ll tell you a little bit more about that later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Sonnenuntergang-Holbox-Tipps.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"16891\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16891 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Sonnenuntergang-Holbox-Tipps-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Sonnenuntergang-Holbox-Tipps-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Sonnenuntergang-Holbox-Tipps-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Sonnenuntergang-Holbox-Tipps-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Sonnenuntergang-Holbox-Tipps.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Sonnenuntergang Holbox Tipps\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"16886\" width=\"801\" sizeSlug=\"full\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16886 size-large is--portrait aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Sonnenuntergang-Holbox-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Sonnenuntergang-Holbox-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Sonnenuntergang-Holbox-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Sonnenuntergang-Holbox-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Sonnenuntergang-Holbox.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Sonnenuntergang Holbox\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore the island by bike<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sitting still for too long is not our thing, so we decide to rent a bike by day 2 at the latest. The sand tracks are very shallow, so you can explore the island perfectly by bike. For 24 hours, it would cost you roughly 150 Pesos to rent a bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our first stop took us east to <strong>Punta Mosquito<\/strong>. At low tide you reach the beach over a long sandbank. You can park your bike at the end. Get ready for an approximately 1-hour walk. (Note: From the early afternoon, the water level gets higher and you may not be able to walk on the sandbank any more, so you have to cross a small lagoon where crocodiles live.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re lucky, you might spot <strong>flamingos<\/strong> at Punta Mosquito at certain times of the year. The best period for this is probably from April to October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Erfahrungen.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"16897\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16897 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Erfahrungen-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Erfahrungen-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Erfahrungen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Erfahrungen-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Erfahrungen.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Holbox Erfahrungen\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Punta-Mosquito.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"16899\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16899 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Punta-Mosquito-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Punta-Mosquito-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Punta-Mosquito-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Punta-Mosquito-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Punta-Mosquito.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Holbox Punta Mosquito\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Str\u00e4nde.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"16901\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16901 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Str\u00e4nde-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Str\u00e4nde-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Str\u00e4nde-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Str\u00e4nde-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Str\u00e4nde.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Holbox Str\u00e4nde\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Fahrrad.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"16910\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"16910\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16910 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Fahrrad-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Fahrrad-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Fahrrad-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Fahrrad-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Fahrrad.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Holbox Bike\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Schwimmen-1.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"16914\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"16914\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16914 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Schwimmen-1-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Schwimmen-1-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Schwimmen-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Schwimmen-1-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Schwimmen-1.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Holbox swimming\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Back in the direction of the main town, we went west after lunch. There is another beach that is supposedly worthwhile: <strong>Punta Cocos<\/strong>. The bike ride takes about 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, the beach on the day of our visit was completely covered in seaweed, so we started the return journey earlier than expected and did not stay until sunset. In good weather and without seagrass, the Punta Cocos is certainly a great place to relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Punta-Cocos.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"16916\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16916 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Punta-Cocos-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Punta-Cocos-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Punta-Cocos-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Punta-Cocos-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Punta-Cocos.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Holbox Punta Cocos\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Restaurants &amp; Cafes on Holbox: Our Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The density of restaurants on Holbox is enormous &#8211; and felt like new hip eateries were being added all the time. The fact that Holbox is now quite touristy, is also reflected in the food cuisine offered: From pizza to sushi to Mexican cuisine\u2026 it\u2019s all there. So we will briefly introduce you to our favourites, so that you don\u2019t feel too overwhelmed by the huge selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LUUMA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to what is probably <strong>the most hipster restaurant on Holbox<\/strong>. The Luuma is very reminiscent of the in-places in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/tulum-tips-beaches-cenotes\/\">Tulum<\/a> &#8211; both in terms of atmosphere and in terms of price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The menu features<strong> tapas-sized dishes and larger plates<\/strong>. We shared two appetisers and a vegetarian plate, as well as two cocktails. Conclusion: If you want to treat yourself to a great ambience, this is the perfect place for it. It would however, be too expensive to do this every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Address:<\/em> Avenida Damero 310 (corner of Calle Sierra), Isla Holbox<br><em>Prices:<\/em> 800 Pesos for both of us (2 starters, 1 large plate, 2 cocktails)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Luuma-Holbox.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"16893\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"16893\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16893 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Luuma-Holbox-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Luuma-Holbox-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Luuma-Holbox-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Luuma-Holbox-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Luuma-Holbox.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Luuma Holbox\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Restaurarnt-Tipps-Holbox.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"16895\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"16895\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16895 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Restaurarnt-Tipps-Holbox-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Restaurarnt-Tipps-Holbox-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Restaurarnt-Tipps-Holbox-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Restaurarnt-Tipps-Holbox-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Restaurarnt-Tipps-Holbox.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Restaurarnt Tips Holbox\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alma Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A very cool <strong>rooftop pool bar<\/strong> you can visit during the day or at sunset! The bar is located on the beach &#8211; more precisely on the roof of the property called Villas Tiburon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the two sun loungers, you have a direct view to the sea. The downer: You can only sit here if you consume at least two cocktails per person. As we did not do so, we were &#8220;only&#8221; able to enjoy the beautiful ambience of the bar. During the weekends, they usually have a DJ here. Important to know: From 3 pm no children are allowed in the bar, only adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Address:<\/em> Calle Paseo Kuka 150, Isla Holbox<br><em>Prices:<\/em> Cocktails about 150 Pesos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Alma-Bar-Holbox.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"16903\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"16903\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16903 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Alma-Bar-Holbox-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Alma-Bar-Holbox-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Alma-Bar-Holbox-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Alma-Bar-Holbox-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Alma-Bar-Holbox.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Alma Bar Holbox\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Strandbar.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"16905\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"16905\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16905 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Strandbar-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Strandbar-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Strandbar-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Strandbar-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-Strandbar.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Holbox Beach bar\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other restaurants and caf\u00e9 on Holbox, which we liked and recommend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ROOTS:<\/strong> this is <i>the<\/i> pizzeria on Holbox. You sit on logs, which is a bit uncomfortable after a while. The lobster pizza is apparently Legendary. We stuck with vegetarian and still paid 200 Pesos per pizza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taco Queto:<\/strong> Cheap and authentic. You sit on the typical red plastic chairs. There are tacos, quesadillas, etc. The service is a bit slow, but rarely is anyone ever in a hurry on Holbox island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Le Jardin:<\/strong> A very cozy, French breakfast restaurant with many home-made delicacies. There are delicious Croissants, Pains au Chocolat and Sandwiches. Owner and staff are very friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Our Accommodation on Holbox: Where to stay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During our time on Holbox Island, we stayed at the hotel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/mx\/el-pueblito.en.html?aid=874507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">El Pueblito<\/a>. Unfortunately, this is a place which we can only partially recommend. The reason: It is located in the middle of the main street. The noise level is therefore quite high due to the golf carts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were also unlucky in the that our room (&#8220;suite with Queen Size Bed&#8221;) was directly facing the street and was therefore much louder than the other rooms. Too bad, because we really liked the design and decor of the hotel. Unfortunately, we were only able to enjoy our lovely terrace to an extent. On the back side of the hotel, there are some rooms facing the courtyard &#8211; we imagine those to be much more pleasant and enjoyable, and that is probably why this hotel is so well-rated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were annoyed about the breakfast. You can choose from a menu of several dishes, but for many dishes a markup is required. We really do not understand why they couldn\u2019t just include everything here for hotel guests. That did leave a rather negative impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusion: We would not stay here again, even though we liked our duplex room very much. If you&#8217;ve ever been to an island, you will be able to relate to that feeling of wanting to seek and enjoy the peace and quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Staying overnight on Holbox: Our alternative proposals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mid Price<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/mx\/casa-mech.en.html?aid=874507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Casa Mech<\/a>: A beautifully designed, family-run accommodation in Holbox. There are only six rooms, all of which are incredibly tastefully decorated. There is also a small pool on the roof top. Amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/mx\/tierra-mia.en.html?aid=874507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Tierra Mia Boutique Hotel<\/a>: We actually came very close to staying in this hotel, and in the end, we did regret not choosing to stay here instead. We passed by this place out of interest. Conclusion: very welcoming and rather quiet, as it\u2019s off the main road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upper Price Range<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/mx\/residence-ca-rita.en.html?aid=874507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">El Coraz\u00f3n Boutique Hotel<\/a>: Just wow! A beautifully designed accommodation. The rooms are extremely comfortable and furnished with great attention to detail. The hotel is not right on the beach, but only 3 minutes away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/mx\/casa-punta-coco-adults-only.en.html?aid=874507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Holbox Casa Punta Coco<\/a>: We have only heard good things about this boutique hotel, which is located at Punta Coco (therefore outside of the main town). From the room terrace you have a great view of the sea. The downside: There are no restaurants nearby and it takes quite a long time to reach the centre by bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/El-Publito-Holbox.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"16865\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"16864\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16865 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/El-Publito-Holbox-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/El-Publito-Holbox-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/El-Publito-Holbox-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/El-Publito-Holbox-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/El-Publito-Holbox.jpg 801w\" alt=\"El Publito Holbox\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Hotel-El-Publito-Holbox.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"16867\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"16866\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16867 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Hotel-El-Publito-Holbox-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Hotel-El-Publito-Holbox-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Hotel-El-Publito-Holbox-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Hotel-El-Publito-Holbox-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Hotel-El-Publito-Holbox.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Hotel El Publito Holbox\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Getting to Holbox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Boat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Isla Holbox is best reached by boat. The <strong>boats<\/strong> to Holbox start from the tiny village <strong>Chiquil\u00e1<\/strong> in the north of the peninsula Yucat\u00e1n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>1st step: Arrival to Chiquil\u00e1 (ferry port)<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to reach Chiquil\u00e1 is with your <strong>rental car<\/strong>. We came from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/valladolid-travel-tips\/\">Valladolid<\/a> and spent about two hours on the road. From Canc\u00fan, the fastest way is also about two hours. There is however, a toll of 187 Pesos per car along the Valladolid route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Chiquil\u00e1 you have to <strong>park your car<\/strong> before you get transferred to Holbox. A rough approximate of the parking fee is currently (as of December 2018) at 100 Pesos for 24 hours. The parking spaces are all adjacent, one after the other &#8211; just choose the one that seems best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also an ADO Bus Station in Chiquil\u00e1. There are daily bus services to Chiquil\u00e1 from all major towns. Note: some places (like Valladolid) have only one connection per day. The timetable is available online: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ado.com.mx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">ADO website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>2nd step: Ferry from Chiquil\u00e1 to Holbox<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Chiquil\u00e1 there are <strong>daily ferries to Holbox from 6am to 9:30 pm<\/strong>. The route is operated by two providers: &#8220;9 Hermanos&#8221; and &#8220;Holbox Express&#8221;. The timetable is designed so that every 30 minutes (always on the hour and at every half hour) a boat departs from the mainland to Holbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no significant difference between the providers. When you arrive at the pier, you will automatically buy your ticket for the next time-slot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ticket price:<\/em> 220 Pesos per person (one-way)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-F\u00e4hre.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"16986\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16986 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-F\u00e4hre-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-F\u00e4hre-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-F\u00e4hre-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-F\u00e4hre-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbox-F\u00e4hre.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Holbox F\u00e4hre\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Plane<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <strong>no scheduled flights<\/strong> to Holbox, but if you want to spend a lot of money, you can still travel by plane to Holbox. There is a runway where small private planes can land. Usually run by Canc\u00fan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/merida-mexico-travel-tips\/\">M\u00e9rida<\/a>, Tulum and Playa del Carmen, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The price for this experience is of course, accordingly much higher: for example, from about $500 (for the entire plane) you can organise a private flight from Canc\u00fan to Holbox in a Cessna 206. Sometimes there are also last-minute deals. If this is for you, then you will find more information on this website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flights-holbox.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Flights to Holbox<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Our Conclusion about Holbox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Is Holbox really worth the trip? We would still say yes. The island did not exactly thrill us at the start, but over time we did grow to like it much more. However, we warn you <strong>not to set your expectations too high<\/strong> as Holbox is no longer the untouched island paradise it once was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s best to <strong>check the weather<\/strong> in advance so that you don\u2019t find yourself in the middle of bad weather, like in our case. When the weather is nice Holbox is a thousand times more beautiful and inviting. It comes pretty close to being that ideal dream island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And another tip: <strong>do not forget mosquito spray<\/strong>. Not only are there many mosquitoes, but also a lot of annoying sandflies on Holbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disclaimer: Affiliate Links<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This blog article contains our personal recommendations in the form of so-called affiliate links. If you book or buy something through these links, we will receive a small commission. For you, this does not change the price at all. A million thanks from the both of us!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have you ever been to Isla Holbox? We would be very interested to hear about your experience. If you have any further tips for Holbox, let us know in the comments below. Many Thanks!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dream island, paradise, oasis. Holbox is one of those places, which consistently receives high praises in almost every Yucatan Travel Review. 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