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Review:
Isla Holbox is a laid-back hidden gem island located north of Mexico's famed Yucatán Peninsula within Quintana Roo, contained within the Yum Balam Nature Reserve. The car-free island is only accessible via boat, with public ferries embarking daily from the town of Chiquila. Once on the island, visitors can explore its beautiful natural wonders and quaint communities on foot or on bike and observe marine life at beautiful beachfront stretches such as Punta Coco Beach and Mosquito Beach.
Is Isla Holbox a good family beach destination? Warm, calm waters make for great swimming conditions, with beach palapas provided along shorefront areas for sunbathing and relaxation.
What's nearby? Within the beach's main village, visitors can go off the grid and meander through displays of street art or try local cuisine at restaurant such as Le Jardin, Angeles y Diablitos, or Los Peleones.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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