Isla Holbox

The whale shark was the part I had pictured: clear water, that enormous spotted body beneath us and a few

I went into Holbox thinking its size made a day trip an easy decision. That assumption lasted until we actually

Holbox or Isla Mujeres looked like a fairly simple Caribbean-island choice until I started thinking about what actually mattered once

Is Holbox expensive? Compared with much of mainland Mexico, yes, that was the conclusion I came to. What changed my

Getting around Holbox turned out to be less about choosing one form of transport and more about knowing when each

How do you get to Holbox from Cancún? The journey makes much more sense once you stop thinking of it

The best time to visit Holbox depends on what you actually want the island to give you. If we went

Where should you stay in Holbox? After moving around the island, I would choose somewhere close to central Holbox without

How many days do you need in Holbox? I would give it three nights for a first visit, but that

Has Isla Holbox become too touristy? The first time I walk through the centre, I can understand why people ask.