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Getting Around

Holbox is a car-free island. Get around by rented golf cart, bicycle, or on foot along sandy streets. Ferries depart from Chiquilá (~2.5 hours from Cancún). Boat taxis can take you to nearby islands and sandbars.
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Top Sights

nature / wildlife

Whale Shark Snorkeling Tours

Swim alongside the world's largest fish in the warm waters north of the island from June to September.

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beach / nature

Punta Cocos

A serene western beach famous for bioluminescent plankton on dark nights and spectacular sunsets.

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culture

Holbox Street Art

Colorful murals by international artists cover buildings throughout the village, making the town itself a gallery.

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Parks & Nature

nature reserve

Área de Protección Yum Balam

Protected mangrove and wetland reserve home to flamingos, pelicans, and other tropical birds.

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nature

Isla Pájaros

A small island sanctuary teeming with frigatebirds, herons, and flamingos; viewable by boat.

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Eat, Drink & Work

restaurant

Roots Pizza & Bar

Popular beachfront spot with wood-fired pizza, craft cocktails, and sandy-feet dining.

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restaurant

Luuma

Fresh seafood and Mexican-Mediterranean fusion in a candlelit garden setting.

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cafe

Hot Corner Coffee

Specialty coffee shop with pastries and smoothie bowls; one of the best Wi-Fi spots on the island.

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