David Debrincat

Isla Holbox Holidays

An island paradise in the north of the Yucatan peninsula, which is very different to the tourist towns of Quintana Roo.

Visit Isla Holbox

Family
Island
Relaxation

Isla Holbox: How to get there?

20 minutes from Chiquilá by boat

Isla Holbox: See when to go?

All year round

Isla Holbox: For how long?

1 to 2 days

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Isla Holbox: What to see nearby?

Mexico City

Canyon Sumidero

San Cristóbal de las Casas

Yaxchilan

What our travellers think of their stay

David Debrincat

Travel writer

Lying 200 km from Merida, the little island of Isla Holbox is a veritable haven of peace and tranquility. In contrast to the atmosphere of Cancún, this place is a lover's paradise, and life is simple and traditional here.

My suggestion

There are some very bitey, very irritating little flies around at sunrise and they make a beeline for every tiny patch of exposed bare skin. You need to either cover yourself or stay sheltered until the sun is a bit higher in the sky and the flies depart of their own accord.

Anonymous

Travel writer

An island paradise in the north of the Yucatan peninsula, which is very different to the tourist towns of Quintana Roo.

My suggestion

If you are looking for frenzied festivals and all-inclusive hotel complexes this is not the place for you - the key word here is "tranquillity".

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