These are the best hotels, restaurants, and things to do on Isla Holbox in Mexico.
In reality, this tiny island is practically a day-trip destination from crowded Cancun, a two-and-a-half-hour journey away.
It’s still so peaceful."
A tropical beach with palm trees on Isla Holbox.Credit:zstockphotos/Getty Images
“There’s really nothing like it across the region of Quintana Roo and the Mexican Caribbean.”
Its also home to La Popular, a seafood-focused grill for toes-in-the-sand dining.
Best Things to Do
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Swim with whale sharks.
Guest room in Mystique Holbox.Courtesy of Blue Diamond Resorts
Set sail.
Hit the beach.
Looking for something a little more plush?
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Experience bioluminescence.
Popular excursions guide visitors to a sandbar to swim in the glowing waters after nightfall.
Plan a wellness trip.
Beachside restaurant on Isla Holbox.zstockphotos/Getty Images
A small community of wellness-minded transplants has slowly but surely transformed Isla Holbox into a destination for self-care-focused getaways.
“Santos Fuegos is an honest, creative-driven, seasonally-driven kitchen,” says Santos.
Barba Negra
It’s all about the tacos at Barba Negra.
Bikes and colorful buildings in Holbox’s Centro.LUNAMARINA/Getty Images
Vegetarian options, like the cauliflower tacos, are so good that even non-vegetarians will love them.
Despite Ser Esencia’s elevated flavors and fine dining feel, its laid-back dining space exudes warmth.
Tip: Order the lobster pasta or the Brazilian-inspired grilled picanha;they’re the highlights of the menu.
Tropical beach on Isla Holbox.zstockphotos/Getty Images
Come for sunset and stick around until dusk to depart for a bioluminescence tour in a nearby bay.
Just offshore, a massive sandbar surrounded by azure shallows makes for a castaway Caribbean island experience.
You’ll spot starfish, stingrays, and even flamingos along the way.
A ferry to Isla Holbox.LUNAMARINA/Getty Images
As the high season of travel on the island, prices also peak during this period.
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June through November and usually peaks between late August and October.
How to Get There
The journey to Isla Holbox starts in Cancun.
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Tickets cost around $10 and can be purchased at the ferry terminal.
