If you plan to visit the beautiful island of Holbox in Quintana Roo, Mexico, here you will find all the answers to the most common questions travelers ask before arriving to this Mexican Caribbean paradise. Holbox is considered a safe island thanks to the organization and care of its inhabitants towards tourists.
The island can be reached by ferry from Puerto Chiquilá or by air transport from the airports of the Yucatan Peninsula.
There are two ferry companies operating between Chiquila and Holbox and, interestingly, they offer exactly the same service and cost the same. The only difference is that one operates every hour and the other every half hour, which means you won’t have to wait long for the next boat to arrive.
Chiquilá is approximately 139 kilometers from Cancún, 132 kilometers from Puerto Morelos, 122 kilometers from Playa del Carmen, 185 kilometers from Tulum, 159 kilometers from Valladolid and 306 kilometers from Mérida.
No cars are allowed on the island.
When you arrive at Holbox, a line of golf carts will welcome you to take you to your lodging. You can also rent motorcycles, bicycles and ATVs. You will have to pay between 50 and 100 MXN to be driven for a few minutes around the island to the center. If you don’t have much luggage, you can walk to the main square in less than ten minutes.
Activities in Holbox.
Take advantage of its beaches, vegetation, you can go out to relax for a while, take a walk through its streets, rent a bicycle or golf cart, go swimming with whale sharks, etc.
Forms of payment.
Bring cash! Enough, as it is the most common form of payment, there are few ATMs. Mexican pesos and US dollars are accepted. It is worth mentioning that $100 USD bills are not generally accepted in the area.
Best time to visit.
The best time to visit Holbox is the dry season, between late November and February. At this time, you can expect warm, sunny weather, clear blue skies and temperatures hovering around 29 degrees Celsius. The rainy season runs from June to October, there is warm weather all year round.