Isla Holbox Vacation Rentals, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals

Isla Holbox is an island located just north of Cancun at the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Caribbean Sea. It is a quiet, peaceful place, where only a small portion of the island is inhabited. It covers twelve square miles and the small town is approximately a dozen blocks on a narrow part of the island that can be walked from one side to the other. The ancient Mayans considered a sheltered lagoon located on Isla Holbox to be a sacred Fountain of Youth. Holbox means “black hole,” and perhaps referred to the cenotes or subterranean springs that open into underwater caves. Fishing is the mainstay of life on the island, and Isla Holbox has only recently opened up to tourism. This is not the place to come if you are looking for wild nightlife – unless it’s the kind found in nature. The geography of Isla Holbox combines tropical forest, lagoons, and beaches, cenotes and rivers that meander through four classifications of mangrove, all of which are protected under international law. It’s a fascinating place for anyone interested in experiencing nature up close and personal. Fishing and boating are available on the island, and it is also a bird watcher’s paradise. Restaurants serve fresh fish and seafood, and fresh fruits. Shopping is limited on Isla Holbox, but you will find the basic necessities. There are no banks located on the island.

Surrounding areas: Cancun (39.6 mi / 64 km)

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Isla Holbox Weather & Climate

The northeastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula has a warm tropical climate – hot and humid. Swelteringly hot in summer, by some people’s standards. During June through August, expect monsoon-like downpours in the late afternoon or early evening. These storms usually pass by quickly and leave the night dry and cooler. Occasionally the rain lasts through the night. Hurricane season (June through October) usually brings wetter weather, though direct hits by hurricanes are rare. March and April are generally the driest months and July is drier and more predictable than August. Trade winds help keep coastal areas cooler, while interior jungle regions are more humid with higher temperatures.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	80°F	66°F	-	75°F
February	81°F	67°F	-	76°F
March	83°F	70°F	-	77°F
April	84°F	72°F	-	78°F
May	87°F	76°F	-	80°F
June	88°F	77°F	-	83°F
July	89°F	77°F	-	85°F
August	89°F	76°F	-	85°F
September	88°F	75°F	-	84°F
October	86°F	73°F	-	82°F
November	83°F	71°F	-	81°F
December	81°F	68°F	-	79°F

Data shown covers: Akumal, Cancun, Isla Holbox, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Playa del Secreto, Puerto Aventuras, Puerto Morelos, Soliman Bay, Tankah, Tulum, Xpu-Ha

Isla Holbox Map & Transportation


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The closest airports in the area are the Isla Mujeres airport (ISJ) located about 37 miles southeast of Isla Holbox in Isla Mujeres, Mexico and the Cancun International airport (CUN) located approximately 42 miles southeast of Isla Holbox in Cancun, Mexico.

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