20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Isla Holbox

If you’ve never heard of Isla Holbox, well, that’s part of its charm! Located off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, between the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, you’ll find this slice of paradise.

Far from the crowds of Cancún, the tiny island is dotted with dirt roads, laidback beach bars, and incredible natural beauty.

The island’s main tourism draw is its awesome fishing conditions and whale shark tours!

You can rent bikes from the local shops and spend hours exploring the island. One of my favorite spots is Punta Cocos, with it’s shallow water and seemingly endless horizon of blue water.

You’ll also want to visit the Yum Balam ecological reserve, which can only be accessed by water. Rent a kayak or join a tour, and check out the crystal clear water, beautiful flora and fauna, and you might even spot flamingos!

Check out my daily vlogs from Isla Holbox!

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ellie

Hi Kierstan,
Love your blog. I have travelled by myself before but I always felt like everyone was thinking ‘why is she alone?’ I have the courage to go then when I arrive, I feel sad that I’m alone. I’m super adventurous and have travelled with friends to quite a few countries. but i can’t keep waiting for others to see the world!
I think you convinced me to see Holbox. It’s beautiful, small and not overwheling with lots of tourists. I need a place to unwind. Cozumel seemed to touristy for me.
Always welcome any wisdom from a seasoned solo traveller. Thank you! Ellie

December 12, 2020 at 11:13 am · Reply

The Blonde Abroad

Hi Ellie! I truly love Isla Holbox and it’s such a lovely place to visit. And I understand — I’m quite used to it now and it’s been such a wonderful way for me to grow so I don’t really mind being alone.

Happy travels!

December 21, 2020 at 6:28 pm · Reply

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