Holbox Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Holbox

Holbox Island, population 2,000, is38mi (61km)north-west ofCancún, where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico. It is part of the 154,000-km² Yum Balam ecological reserve. It is known in particular for its whale sharks. It used to be largely unknown to tourists; however, tourism in Holbox Island has boomed. This has also led to a rise in obnoxiously loud golf carts now roaming the once rather quiet island. While tourism may have grown, it remains a relatively off-the-beaten path location with plenty of local charm.

Top Attractions in Holbox

Explore the best things to see and do in Holbox:

• ★Birdwatching
• ★Isla de la Pasion
• ★Punta Cocos
• ★Whale Shark Tours
• ★Yalahau Cenote

Where to Eat in Holbox

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Arte Sano
• 🍴El Hornito Argento
• 🍴La Serenita
• 🍴Las Panchas
• 🍴Los Peleones

Where to Stay in Holbox

• 🏨Art Maya Rooms
• 🏨Holbox Dream
• 🏨Hostal Y Cabanas
• 🏨Hotel La Palapa
• 🏨Hotel Mawimbi
• 🏨Ida y Vuelta

Holbox Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: