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Latest Isla Holbox hotel reviews
Pro
Beauty, few tourists, not yet commercialized
Con
Bugs, little bugs, big bugs, medium bugs....everywhere bugs!
In a nutshell
Low and slow
PelLihi Says: The favorite pastime on Isla Holbox is "RELAXATION". Explore the 7 mile long Gulf of Mexico beach with its white sands & crystal clear turquoise greenish warm waters. The Gulf of Mexico gently rolls in quite unlike the dangerous Caribbean with its undertows & sometimes...
PelLihi Says: BIG TIME "Game Fishing" is close at hand where the local skippers who know "Where The Action" is will take you to Cabo Catoche just a short distance from Isla Holbox. This is where the currents from the Gulf Of Mexico & Caribbean actually meet, bringing with them.......
PelLihi Says: Ok, it's not the most exciting experience that you'll have in your life, but still it's funto cruise around the island with one of these babies. The island is rather small so you mightget lucky and discover some remote stretch of beach where you can hang out.We had fun...
1Sharla Says: What would be more local on a little fishing village island than seafood? This little restaurant we found to have a nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good food! Lobster is 165 pesos (right now that is around 16.50 USD. There are other great dishes too. We ate here several...
ITS IN THE PARK ES UN APUESTO: MEXICAN TO MAYAN COMIDA(FOOD)
Jazzigirl85 Says: RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF HOLBOX THEIR IS A PARK AND THEIR IS ALOT OF PLACES WHICH WE CALL PUESTOS THAT YOU CAN BUY EXTREMELY CHEAP GOOD FOOD. LIKE BURRITAS, TORTAS CUBANAS, CHALUPITAS(MY FAVORITE) TACOS, PAPITAS, CHURROS, HELADO ANYTHING. MY FAVORITE DISH IS THE COCO ICE...
Disco Cariocas: DIsco in paradise
1Sharla Says: You wouldnt think that a town with approx. 5000 inhabitants and a minimal number of tourists would have a disco. But they do! I wouldnt really call it a disco, more like "the place to be on Sat. night", or so everyone on the island thinks.We were surprised, I think every...
IHX Says: The buses from Cancun to Chiquila leave at 7:50am, 12:40pm, and 1:30pm. The first two are Mayab, and the third is Noreste. The cost is 74 pesos.The buses from Chiquila to Cancun leave at 5:30am, 7:30am, and 1:30pm. The cost is 74 pesos, and they will either be Mayab or...
New Shortcut to Holbox 2 hrs from Cancun Aport
bmwrodd Says: Just a fast note: It now takes only 2 hours to go from Cancun Airport to Chiquila. HOW? Follow these directions: Leave the Airport & when you reach the main hwy 307 GO South toward Tulum & Playa Del Carmen. Pay close attention because you're only on this for about 1 mile....
PelLihi Says: A lot of people go to Holbox to either fish, eat fish or do nothing. Some people get restless and for these people there are of course the beautiful nature walks you can take on the island. This does not cost you a penny unless you want to get a golf cart.All transportation...
Seek the Help of USA Designated Tourism Director
holboxroddrigo Says: If you cannot find the answer you're looking for you might want to contact Holbox's newly Appointed Director Of Tourism & Development for the USA & Canada. I'm Roddrigo Sidney. I've lived on Holbox for 7 years...Know everybody, when, when, where. Married to a local Mayan...
ROAD to HOLBOX is NOW DONE!!! 2007 December
bmwrodd Says: Just a fast note: It now takes only 2 hours to go from Cancun Airport to Chiquila. HOW? Follow these directions: Leave the Airport & when you reach the main hwy 307 GO South toward Tulum & Playa Del Carmen. Pay close attention because you're only on this for about 1 mile....
Travmad Says: Make sure you have enough pesos before taking the bus to Chaquila,this is te town where you catch the ferry to Isla Holbox. Do your exchange in Cancun or Merida. Once you take the ferry to the Island the are no cash machines and only two guys will exchange Euro's and US...
Briosochick Says: The road to Chiquila and in Holbox have not been repaired after last year's hurricane. Currently the area is experiencing heavy rain, causing major flooding and impassible roads. The flooding is also creating swarms of mosquitoes, 24 hours a day.
PelLihi Says: Buy the mosquito repellent ON the island. They have a special one for the species on this island. It works better than the ones from back home! There is NO bank on Isla Holbox and NO ATMs. Even exchanging money can be a hassle and sometimes not possible. Bring Mexican...
Servacat Says: There are shells, more shells, and a few more shells and pieces of dead coral that wash onto the beach. I can never resist picking a few up to take home with me. Plastic ziplock bags are a great for this. *Occassionaly there are creatures living in the shells closest to...
1Sharla Says: I would pack light when going to this isla. The travelling to get there is the hardest thing. Then getting a taxi back to take the ferry out of town can sometimes be hard to do, and you may have to tote your bags. Especially Sunday morning. It is generally warm on this...
1Sharla Says: We have tried to use the bug repellant sold in little stores, or even on the island. For some reason it doesnt faze the bugs like Deet. I would recommend carrying it (after applying it) with you everywhere on this island.
csarah Says: Somewhere in the Gulf of Mexico i got the chance to swim with whalesharks. A whaleshark is not really a whale but the biggest shark that exists. They are harmless and only eat plankton but you can be swallowed by it because of the largeness of their mouth. (I was told that...
csarah Says: This is how a whaleshark looks like..we did not bring a underwatercamera, we were also to busy in the water to take some pictures..(So this close-up is somebody's else that I found on the internet). There were several whalesharks swimming around us and also a really huge...
darthmilmo Says: Try your luck at some night fishing in the pier... no equipment needed, just buy some line and get some lures... we didn't had any luck, but we still saw some huge fish near the pier. The fish were probably in this area to eat all the leftovers from the fisherman who dock...
Plan a Isla Holbox vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Isla Holbox locals
The Island is connected to other islands through a sand bar in the ocean that is hundred of feet long and wide. This area's water level is low ranging from 1/2...
1 member lives in Isla Holbox
Q: hi there i am really wanting to visit Holbox as it sounds and looks amazing BUT my wife has a problem with mosquitoes we...
A: Weather should be great. There will be sand fleas so be aware of those. Not sure about mosquito's.
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Isla Holbox better called Isla Mosquita
This tiny peninsula is not easy to reach but you will meet here lots of friendly fishingfamilies and you can find here an unspoiled beachsite and tranquil waters. Don't forget to bring your...
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We love this little island! There are always birds and the townspeople are always friendly.
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WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT MY ISLAND. WOW, THEIR IS SO MUCH TO SAY. FIRTS OF ALL MY WHOLE FAMILY IS FROM THERE FROM MY MOM''S SIDE. LOS QUIERO MUCHISIMO. WHEN EVER I GO TO MY ISLAND I JUST DO WHAT NORMAL......
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Isla Holbox is a very beautiful and quiet litte island in the Yucatan. We chose this remote island because it's way less "touristy" than Cozumel or Isla Mujeres. If you're looking for some privacy in...
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