North America · Caribbean
Holbox
Sand-street car-free island in the Yum Balam reserve. Pink lakes (Punta Mosquito), bioluminescent sea (May-Oct), no ATMs, no banks. Tulum-vibe but more remote — the 'next Tulum' bohemian-luxe.
Country: Mexico
Region: Quintana Roo
Language: es
Currency: MXN
Cost tier: $$$
Why come here
Romance
10.0
| Secluded Escape | 10 |
| Private Intimate Experiences | 9 |
Relaxing
10.0
| Slow Travel Villages | 10 |
Beach & Water
10.0
| Tropical Islands Classic | 10 |
| World Class Beaches | 9 |
Adventurous
7.0
| Snorkeling | 7 |
Foodie
7.0
| Farm To Table Culture | 7 |
Family Fun
4.0
| Family Resorts All Inclusive | 4 |
Practical notes
terrain: coastal, island
english widely spoken
visa free for us
visa free for co
walkable city
kid friendly overall
lgbtq friendly
safe solo travel
mosquito zika dengue risk
Climate by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 81°F | 82°F | 84°F | 86°F | 88°F | 90°F | 91°F | 91°F | 90°F | 88°F | 84°F | 82°F |
| Low °F | 68°F | 70°F | 72°F | 73°F | 75°F | 75°F | 77°F | 77°F | 77°F | 75°F | 72°F | 70°F |
| Sea °F | 79°F | 79°F | 79°F | 81°F | 82°F | 84°F | 84°F | 84°F | 84°F | 82°F | 81°F | 79°F |
| Precip (in) | 3.0 in | 2.0 in | 1.6 in | 1.6 in | 4.1 in | 6.9 in | 4.7 in | 5.5 in | 8.3 in | 7.7 in | 4.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Snow likely | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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