Holbox Island
The definition of paradise, Holbox, Mexico, is one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Mexico where you can find yourself on the beach with hardly anyone else there. Isla Holbox, which is pronounced "hole-bosh," is actually one of Mexico's best sleepy beach towns. Near Cancun, Holbox Island offers some of Mexico's safest beaches for those seeking a tranquil retreat in the state of Quintana Roo.
Visit Cancun to Holbox Mexico: How to Get to Holbox Island for more information on how to get there. The entire island is essentially one big beach, but head to Punta Mosquito for a truly unique experience. You can travel there on foot through pristine beaches after renting a bike or taking a golf cart taxi, until you come to a sandbank in the middle of the ocean.
Punta Cocos is another of Holbox's top beaches, where you can find a secluded area to unwind during the day in one of the floating hammocks. This is the best location on Holbox Island to view bioluminescence at night. In addition to the beach, Holbox offers a wide range of amazing activities, such as swimming with whale sharks from June to September, searching for the fabled flamingos on Holbox Island, and taking in the local street art. For a Mexican Caribbean island so close to the big destinations, like Cancun, you can stay at the best Holbox resorts for a fraction of the cost — and enjoy the same beautiful Caribbean waters. It is with good reason that Holbox Island ranks as one of the best Mexico small beach towns!
Holbox Island travel tips
- Where are the best things to do in Isla Holbox Mexico? Check out these best Isla Holbox tours for inspo.
- Where is Isla Holbox Mexico located? Quintana Roo state, Yucatan Peninsula
- What’s the best time to visit Isla Holbox? November-April
- How do you get to Isla Holbox? Fly into Cancun International Airport (code: CUN), and book with Cancun Airport Transportation to get you safely to your hotel or resort.
Google rating: 4.6/5.0
Location: Quintana Roo, Mexico
