ISLA HOLBOX, MEXICO | 5 Things You MUST Do In Isla Holbox

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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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@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

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@beatler11 Жыл бұрын

First time i visited Holbox was in 2012.... There were very few there. I loved it. So laid back and beautiful.

@worldwildhearts Жыл бұрын

I can imagine! It's becoming very popular now

@blair7484 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing a voice-over, so much easier to hear than others. And for breaking down the details in the description.

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! If you need any other tips about things to do on Isla Holbox or the area, let us know

@brienfoaboutanything9037 2 жыл бұрын

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@nepbeatsnepbeats9791 2 жыл бұрын

I love this place. Can't wait to go back again!

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

We’ve been back as well about a month ago! Great place 😍

@angelstorm85 3 жыл бұрын

Wow.. Another top video about riviera maya. What amazing colors on holbox and very nice sunsets. Great video again. Congrats.

@worldwildhearts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Holbox island was our favourite one in the Riviera Maya! 😍

@aronlucaskristiansson Жыл бұрын

Great video. The white sand beaches of Mosquito Point are to die for. Your drone footage captures that coastline perfectly.

@worldwildhearts Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! It's beautiful

@paolageorgina 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this video is gold.

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the nice comment! 🥰

@davissae Жыл бұрын

This is the first travel KZfaq channel done by white American Gen Z. You are really pioneers!

@worldwildhearts Жыл бұрын

Gen Z? thanks for the compliment!! we must look younger than we are 😂

@AeroFlix4D 3 жыл бұрын

This video is awesome, I love to watch it.

@worldwildhearts 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. We loved Holbox 😍

@regginaldwilliams9381 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This was great.

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! ☺️

@sandeywhitehorn8348 2 жыл бұрын

I just got back from There i love it

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

We loved it too! Glad you had a good time in Holbox 👍

@Ztravelsinpumps 2 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome video! Thank you!

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤩

@juanmigueldominguezarce8004 9 ай бұрын

Ya me imagino el sea glass beach de holbox todo un paraíso vacacional

@worldwildhearts 9 ай бұрын

It’s beautiful 😍

@kautilyapratapsingh 3 жыл бұрын

Very Nice and informative video you made!

@worldwildhearts 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope it helps you to enjoy Holbox. It’s a beautiful island 🏝

@2GringosOnTheGulf 2 жыл бұрын

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

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We were just in Mérida for a week! 😊 going to Oaxaca soon

@2GringosOnTheGulf 2 жыл бұрын

@World Wild Hearts cool its also on our list I'll watch for vid

@cynthiacopland8634 Жыл бұрын

Music is awesome 😎! Thanks for sharing your beautiful video

@worldwildhearts Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@laceyadrian54 Ай бұрын

What’s the track ?

@jesmaia6467 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful! My girlfriend and I both visited recently and wow this place is one of the most magical spots in Mexico!

@worldwildhearts 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! One of our most magical ones too!! 😍

@machochocolate7679 2 жыл бұрын

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@angelicabautista2429 2 жыл бұрын

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@machochocolate7679 2 жыл бұрын

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@angelicabautista2429 2 жыл бұрын

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@yaaalrak 2 жыл бұрын

I like how you added the map! Thanks !! :)

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful 👍😊

@leonardovinci7651 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@modebeautymerel2975 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video!!

@worldwildhearts 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed it 🙌

@xbass540 2 жыл бұрын

We are here now planning to see the whales sharks tour, thanks for the sand bar tip, we’re not aware of it!

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

Damn that’s so cool!!! We’d love to see the whale sharks someday ! Have fun ☺️

@ryansmith5019 15 күн бұрын

Awesome video bro ..prices decent..beer? Pizza?

@lizettebautista1964 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video! What month did you visit? The weather looked perfect!

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video helpful 👍 We visited in May!

@TubeMySwag 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

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 😎

@TubeMySwag 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@luisespinosa3542 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! We're did you guys stayed?

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

We stayed at Akbal hostel and it was great for us. Nice central location in the town

@GluteusMaximuz Жыл бұрын

So cool video ! What month did you guys visit it? Was weather nice the whole time ? Cheers!

@worldwildhearts Жыл бұрын

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!

@donsharma6136 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@worldwildhearts Жыл бұрын

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!

@035burg3 2 жыл бұрын

How is aldea Kuka? Have seen some bad reviews about it but it looks great

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

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

@alcoronado8311 Жыл бұрын

What month did you go?

@worldwildhearts Жыл бұрын

This video was taken in May. But also visited last year in February which was a good time too!

@Crespofutbol Жыл бұрын

How many days should someone stay there? Before we run out of things to do?

@worldwildhearts Жыл бұрын

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!

@USA2Brazil 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to Holbox soon, how was Sargassum ( Brown seaweed )?

@worldwildhearts 3 жыл бұрын

The seaweed wasn’t too bad at all! We were there about a month ago and there was very little. Barely noticed it

@USA2Brazil 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@worldwildhearts 3 жыл бұрын

@@USA2Brazil awesome! You will have a great time there. Such a beautiful island 🏝

@LiveITA 2 жыл бұрын

How did you manage to fly the drone? Aren't they banned?

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

We were there in March and drones were allowed at that point. Perhaps the rules changed by now?

@baileyrichter1833 2 жыл бұрын

Did you bring your own drone to Mexico?

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

We did a few years ago! There’s new regulations about that now

@christinenguyen2341 3 жыл бұрын

Is it hard to see bioluminescence?? I heard it can’t be full moon and very dark.

@worldwildhearts 3 жыл бұрын

Full moon does affect visibility! The darker the better but there are many points on Holbox where you can find pure darkness :)

@fatinhayat 2 жыл бұрын

When is the best time to see luminescence in Holbox?

@summerliu3394 2 жыл бұрын

How can we get to isla holbox? When I google from Cancun or other place no road found?

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

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

@summerliu3394 2 жыл бұрын

@@worldwildhearts thank you for you prompt reply. And love your videos!

@doncorleone482 2 ай бұрын

Do you recommend to go in january??

@worldwildhearts Ай бұрын

Yes January is a good time!

@doncorleone482 Ай бұрын

How hot is it? Can you sunbathe all day?

@worldwildhearts Ай бұрын

@doncorleone482 yes it’s still very hot! It’s always warm on that side 😄

@rosessonata8326 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been wanting to visit ! Keep being told the cartels are bad there right now?! 😢 I’m so conflicted!

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

Never experienced any bad situation there! Been there twice and had a great time 😊 it’s beautiful!

@Adam-Vox 2 жыл бұрын

You can't access punta mosquito as it's restricted as a wildlife reserve

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@baomichael Жыл бұрын

Please give me details and excursions here hotel accommodations etc

@worldwildhearts Жыл бұрын

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

@yoaverez 2 жыл бұрын

So in short - there is absolutely NOTHING to do on Isla Holbox... thank you for convincing me to go somewhere else

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

Depends on your style of travel. For us, Isla Holbox is a paradise for relaxing

@michirrus 2 жыл бұрын

It's the Caribbean sea, not gulf of Mexico.

@worldwildhearts 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ValerioBettini Ай бұрын

Avoid swimming with whale sharks, as it's not ethical at all. Those are wild animals.

@caroleads7656 Жыл бұрын

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.

@worldwildhearts Жыл бұрын

We love Isla Holbox too! Such a relaxed vibe over there 😄