Beaches and sunsets
The town beach has shallow, warm water, good for walking far out. To the west, Punta Cocos is the classic sunset spot; to the east, the Punta Mosquito sandbar gathers birds. Respect nesting areas and take your rubbish with you: there is no easy way to haul it off the island.
Nature: whale sharks, flamingos and bioluminescence
Holbox lies inside the Yum Balam flora and fauna protected area. Whale sharks arrive in summer; birds are around almost all year, and on dark nights the lagoon glows with bioluminescent plankton.
The town: murals, food and hammocks
Walk the centre to see the murals, eat fresh fish and the lobster pizza, and end the day in a hammock by the sea. Carry some cash: there are few ATMs.
Getting around the island
On foot or by bike around the centre, and by golf-cart taxi for longer trips or with luggage. In Holbox Go you get or book your taxi at the island tariff.
Prices and times are approximate and change with the season and weather. Check them before you travel.
