ISLA HOLBOX, MEXICO | 5 Things You MUST Do In Isla Holbox
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- Isla Holbox is a beautiful slice of beach paradise in Mexico! In this video, we break down our top things to do in Isla Holbox so you can enjoy your trip to this pristine island in Mexico to the fullest.
5. Relax on the beach
The 5th best thing to do on Isla Holbox is to relax on the beach. The island has a variety of beaches to choose from and all of them offer a different experience. But our favorite to relax on was Isla Holbox Beach on the Northern side of the island. That’s because it has a pristine strip of white sand stretching for miles.
4. Explore the island by bike
Coming in at number 4, we have to explore the island by bike. Isla Holbox is known for its chill vibe and relaxing atmosphere. Having a bike allows you to explore the island at your own pace and find hidden spots where not many other tourists are.
3. Bioluminescence
The third best thing to do on Isla Holbox is seeing the bioluminescence. About an hour after sunset, it gets dark enough to see plankton glowing green in the water. Just head to the main entrance of Punta Cocos, take a left to the point where there is a small lagoon, and you will see people splashing in the water.
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2. Watching the sunset
The runner up activity to do in Isla Holbox is watching the sunset. Since the North beaches and Punta Cocos both face the sunset, they are the most ideal places to watch the sun go down.
1. Walk the sandbar
And the best activity to do on Isla Holbox in Mexico is to walk the golden sandbar pathway. Starting on the Northside of the island at the end of Avenida Demero, you can enter the ocean and find your way onto a strip of winding sand that stretches for kilometers all the way to Mosquito Point.
NOTE: One thing we didn’t get the chance to do on our trip was to swim with the whale sharks. Holbox is known for this activity and we were about 3 weeks too early to see them. If you want to swim with the whale sharks yourself, make sure to visit Isla Holbox between June and September.
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📹 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Relax at the beach
1:25 Explore the island
2:19 See the bioluminescence
2:58 Watch the sunset
3:56 Walk the sandbars
5:20 Swim with whale sharks
5:46 Outro
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First time i visited Holbox was in 2012.... There were very few there. I loved it. So laid back and beautiful.
I can imagine! It's becoming very popular now
Thank you for doing a voice-over, so much easier to hear than others. And for breaking down the details in the description.
Glad it was helpful! If you need any other tips about things to do on Isla Holbox or the area, let us know
True about Isla Holbox: ua-cam.com/video/sAbdVZs_Ufs/v-deo.html
Must get there,good video🏖👏👏👍
This is the first travel UA-cam channel done by white American Gen Z. You are really pioneers!
Gen Z? thanks for the compliment!! we must look younger than we are 😂
I love this place. Can't wait to go back again!
We’ve been back as well about a month ago! Great place 😍
Wow.. Another top video about riviera maya. What amazing colors on holbox and very nice sunsets. Great video again. Congrats.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Holbox island was our favourite one in the Riviera Maya! 😍
Great video. The white sand beaches of Mosquito Point are to die for. Your drone footage captures that coastline perfectly.
Absolutely! It's beautiful
Thank you so much, this video is gold.
Thanks so much for the nice comment! 🥰
This video is awesome, I love to watch it.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. We loved Holbox 😍
So beautiful! My girlfriend and I both visited recently and wow this place is one of the most magical spots in Mexico!
Agreed! One of our most magical ones too!! 😍
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@@machochocolate7679 dont worry, you wont need this knowledge
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I just got back from
There i love it
We loved it too! Glad you had a good time in Holbox 👍
Thanks. This was great.
Thanks for watching! ☺️
Very Nice and informative video you made!
Thank you! Hope it helps you to enjoy Holbox. It’s a beautiful island 🏝
Thank you for giving us a piece of your time
This place is on our list of places to visit soon
2 Canadians living in Mexico, Merida, sending support Cheers J&D
Thanks for watching! We were just in Mérida for a week! 😊 going to Oaxaca soon
@World Wild Hearts cool its also on our list I'll watch for vid
This was an awesome video! Thank you!
Thanks 🤩
Ya me imagino el sea glass beach de holbox todo un paraíso vacacional
It’s beautiful 😍
Music is awesome 😎! Thanks for sharing your beautiful video
Thanks for watching!
What’s the track ?
Thank you!
I like how you added the map! Thanks !! :)
You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful 👍😊
Nice video!!
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed it 🙌
We are here now planning to see the whales sharks tour, thanks for the sand bar tip, we’re not aware of it!
Damn that’s so cool!!! We’d love to see the whale sharks someday ! Have fun ☺️
Thanks for the informative video! What month did you visit? The weather looked perfect!
Glad you found the video helpful 👍 We visited in May!
Such a beautiful and informative video. Did you guys travel there in May? If so what were the exact dates, because the weather looks fantastic in your video. I’m thinking about going this year.
We were there at the end of April / beginning of May last year. The weather was perfect then for us! Thanks for watching and enjoy your trip to Holbox 😎
@@worldwildhearts Right on! Thank you so much for the quick response. Im in the process of booking my trip right now. I really appreciate the help.
Awesome video bro ..prices decent..beer? Pizza?
Yeah it's pretty decent!
I just came back from Riveria Maya last march..i stayed in Tulum..the beaches were very overcrowded and very rocky in the pool area..this looks like a much better place to visit with easier to swim and less rocky..i am defintly planning my next trip there..my resort was not that great with poor ac..do you know of any good resorts (top of the line) in that area?
Tulum is a lot more expensive indeed! Isla Holbox is our favorite place... so relaxed! There are many great hotels on the island. We stayed at ecoco hotel (an eco-friendly hotel) and really enjoyed it! Definitely check out booking.com and you'll find many more great options!
So cool video ! What month did you guys visit it? Was weather nice the whole time ? Cheers!
Thanks! We visited twice... once in February and another time in May. Both times were incredible and I don't think we had any rain. Don't visit during the raining season though (August - December) as I heard it's full of mosquitoes during that time and rains a lot!
Great video! We're did you guys stayed?
We stayed at Akbal hostel and it was great for us. Nice central location in the town
How is aldea Kuka? Have seen some bad reviews about it but it looks great
We didn’t stay there ourselves so can’t tell you, but perhaps someone else who has watched this video stayed there and will be able to chime in
I'm going to Holbox soon, how was Sargassum ( Brown seaweed )?
The seaweed wasn’t too bad at all! We were there about a month ago and there was very little. Barely noticed it
@@worldwildhearts Cool thanks, I went to Playa Del Carmen 3 years ago and I knew the seaweed was bad then however the flight was so cheap.
This time I'm doing the a few beach spots. Hopefully The Bioluminescence Is decent too.
@@USA2Brazil awesome! You will have a great time there. Such a beautiful island 🏝
How can we get to isla holbox? When I google from Cancun or other place no road found?
There is a road! And to get there, you can take an ADO bus from Cancun or playa del Carmen. The ADO bus leaves every hour currently from Cancun. Or if you have a car, you can also drive there. But you need to search for directions to “Chiquila” on your map since the road only goes to there and then you have to take a ferry to Isla Holbox
@@worldwildhearts thank you for you prompt reply. And love your videos!
How did you manage to fly the drone? Aren't they banned?
We were there in March and drones were allowed at that point. Perhaps the rules changed by now?
Is it hard to see bioluminescence?? I heard it can’t be full moon and very dark.
Full moon does affect visibility! The darker the better but there are many points on Holbox where you can find pure darkness :)
When is the best time to see luminescence in Holbox?
How many days should someone stay there? Before we run out of things to do?
I’d say 2-3 days is perfect! It’s really a lot about relaxing on the island as it’s pretty small. Though there definitely are some boat tours you can do as well!
What month did you go?
This video was taken in May. But also visited last year in February which was a good time too!
Did you bring your own drone to Mexico?
We did a few years ago! There’s new regulations about that now
Do you recommend to go in january??
Yes January is a good time!
How hot is it? Can you sunbathe all day?
@doncorleone482 yes it’s still very hot! It’s always warm on that side 😄
I’ve been wanting to visit ! Keep being told the cartels are bad there right now?! 😢 I’m so conflicted!
Never experienced any bad situation there! Been there twice and had a great time 😊 it’s beautiful!
You can't access punta mosquito as it's restricted as a wildlife reserve
That’s true you have to stop before (sign with boundary) but we consider Punta mosquito the whole area before that. The sandbars are before you enter the area.
Please give me details and excursions here hotel accommodations etc
We stayed at the Ecoco Hotel in Holbox, an eco-friendly hotel with a very nice owner. Most of the excursions we arranged ourselves. You could check Get Your Guide and see if they offer tours if you want to pre-book it... here is the link: www.getyourguide.com/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&placement=content-middle&cmp=Sidebar_blog
So in short - there is absolutely NOTHING to do on Isla Holbox... thank you for convincing me to go somewhere else
Depends on your style of travel. For us, Isla Holbox is a paradise for relaxing
It's the Caribbean sea, not gulf of Mexico.
Isla Holbox is situated to the northwest of Cancun, where the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea meet. Google Isla Holbox and you’ll find that most websites refer to it as being on the Gulf of Mexico. Both are correct in our opinion.
Check it on the map images.app.goo.gl/FBSTGytCNecpV2eC9
Avoid swimming with whale sharks, as it's not ethical at all. Those are wild animals.
I finally made it to Holbox. Stayed 9 days. Loved it but couldn't sw with while sharks,expensive. Didn't bring enough money and I want sure about the sometimes open bank. Loved the Isla Loved the locals,hung out with them.
We love Isla Holbox too! Such a relaxed vibe over there 😄