Holbox, Mexico
Holbox is for the “bougie light”
- More about your Oliver Guide: Kielty Nivaud
- Trip type: Adult, Family, Group getaway, Solo, Beach
- Activity level: moderate
- Ideal length of trip: 4-6 days
to & from
This was the trip we needed to escape the east coast winter. Great couples trip. Safe enough to let teens wander. Don’t think we’d go with smaller children, but did see small children. Planes trains and automobiles to get there. More European tourists than American. We joked that Holbox is for the “bougie light” – for travelers who like nice places and things, but
who are ok with dirt roads and rustic! Holbox is what Tulum was 15 years ago.
Fly as direct as possible to Cancun. Then you have two options to get on island — taxi to the ferry which is 1.5 hour drive or better yet transfer on a small private Cessna if you are arriving during the day and don’t carry a lot of luggage as they have a strict weight limit. We flew on https://www.axtransporter.com.mx/ – after you get out from customs you have to shuttle to the private airport in Cancun which is a 10 minute ride.
Where to Stay
Mystique Hotel – This is where we stayed. We loved it because it is far enough away from hustle and bustle of town (and seaweed free!), but still close. Not vibey, and did not have cool design elements, but top rated and the hotel rate were great. The only time spent here was forcoffee in the morning. But a 5 star and would recommend for it’s location.
Nomade – the best hotel on the island and where we spent most of our beach club days. Further from town.
Ana y Jose– amazing food, chic beach and awesome rooftop pool.