Isla Holbox Travel Guide & Tips: IMPORTANT Things to Know Before You Go

[@Youngone78]

Jumping in to just say, I really only look for your videos for travel now. You are the best to explain every detail I’d like to know, and you’ve just got the voice, and personality that I find so inspiring, and enjoyable. Thank you 😊

[@laurelaitken2206]

Heading to Holbox in a week - thanks for all the practical information Aly!!

[@mikej333]

I just got back from Holbox and enjoyed watching your video. Great info! Only thing I would suggest is a slightly longer stay. 3 nights in my opinion is the minimum, I was there for 8 nights (part of a 4 week vacation) and thought it was a good amount of time to relax and enjoy the island.

[@alysmalls]

Agreed! The more time the better when you're in paradise!

[@Crespofutbol]

Thank you for that lol. I’m planning a vacation for a week. It seems like small island. You won’t ran out of stuff to do.

[@colinandmeg]

Did you find the waste and mosquitoes a problem?

[@lbunnygordon1133]

I was there for around 9 days and needed the break after travelling to various towns by bus and hostels and getting away from hurricane warnings etc ! It was a nice island with a good vibe.

[@DanielleVMarquez]

This was incredibly informative and exactly what I needed to know. Thank you for taking the time to put this information together!! 🙌🏼

[@MarcialHeredia]

Great video, I'm going to Holbox next month and this video is priceless! Thanks

[@alysmalls]

I'm so excited for you! And thanks for watching :)

[@TubeMySwag]

OMG…you’re the best! Such a super informative video. I plan on visiting in June for my birthday, and this was everything I needed to know. Short simple and right to the point. Thank you! Definitely subscribing.

[@alysmalls]

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback, have the best trip!

[@LP2488]

How was it?

[@nukapa]

Hi! I have very important question regarding the drones. I have read that you cannot fly drone in Mexico if you are not citizen. However I see lot s of videos from tourists flying the drone in Holbox. I really want to bring my drone with me, but not sure how strict are they. Could you advice?

[@caroleads4037]

I'm coming for 2 weeks on Holbox next May. I hope there's still horses to ride as I'm from Montana and have ridden all my life. I'm so excited and am counting the days. I don't mind a little seaweed. 🌊🌊🌊🐎🐎🐎🏖🌴🌴🌴

[@alysmalls]

Have fun!

[@LP2488]

Great review and you touched so many topics. Thank you!

[@lorenamorfin5946]

Planning on going this year. Did anybody do any tours or excursions if so which one do u recommend? And what company did you go with? Thanks

[@5Ring]

Is there a Mega, Chedraui or Aki on Holbox? We like to cook for ourselves when vacationing in QR.

[@GluteusMaximuz]

Enjoyed your video..very nice info and great footage! What month did you go there...is it a lot of rain in January on the island? planning to go with family last week of upcoming January ... best regards!

[@bethardin2016]

I’m really enjoying your channel!❤️

[@alysmalls]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Youngone78]

Question 🙋‍♀️ are there any medical clinics, doctors, and pharmacies on Holbox? Planning for Feb, but with my condition, I have to be able to access medical care, or at least a pharmacy.

[@JCSUAVEZ]

How long does the bus ride from the airport take? (ADO bus and what are the other option ?)

[@G.I.N.N]

I live in Mazatlan ......Wanting to relocate to the East Coast. Any advice on Rental Apts , Houses ??

[@carmenpeinado8644]

How much did u spend from Cancun airport -Chiquilá with bus,ferry and taxi to hotel round trip

[@colinandmeg]

Did you guys find the waste water/sewage and mosquitoes a problem?

[@summerliu3394]

Hi thank you for all info. Question- can toddler take the ferry to holbox?

[@alysmalls]

yes! we saw a few families with children

[@summerliu3394]

@@alysmalls thank you!!

[@madoctopusmedia]

How was traveling with a drone? Any issues? Any tips? I’m going with a mini

[@Banana69999]

Do you recommend buying the ferry tickets when you get there or pre book? How did you get back? The shuttle picks up at the same drop off location?

[@lbunnygordon1133]

I just booked as I went for ferry and it was fine.

[@IAmShepherd]

Would it be best to pre-order the ADO bus from cancun to chiquila? Or are they easy to find and can just anyone hop on?

[@alysmalls]

Either or - if you know your schedule I would pre-book, but we just bought tickets at the bus stations since we didn't know when we'd be arriving

[@IAmShepherd]

@@alysmalls Alright! Thank you for your response. ;)

[@cartooninspires]

​@@alysmallshow to prebook

[@alysmalls]

go to the ADO website@@cartooninspires

[@curtismansell5254]

Sounds fun. But I definitely do not consider Isla Mujeres a "mini Cancun." Maybe about a 1/4 mile of Av Rudea Medina right near the ferry. Not sure where you are coming up with that, but other than that, nothing about Isla says Cancun. In fact, I have never gone back to Cancun or anywhere else on main land Mexico on I discovered Isla.

[@Buttercup697]

Isla Mujeres is more like a mini Cozumel

[@LucieOndreasz]

Great video ❤️🙌

[@alysmalls]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@atoosabastani9265]

Are these buses and golf car safe?

[@michirrus]

Is there places where to get the covid test?

[@Buttercup697]

The greatest reason to go to Holbox is to search for whale sharks who come to feed in the summer months… I was there 17 years ago when it was an even smaller “town”… it looks likes it’s grown. 🦈🦈🦈🦈

[@caroleads4037]

I'd sure like to see the other side of the 🏝 island

[@constantadi]

Just arrived to Holbox and I think my expectations were way too high. I don’t know where the turquoise water that I saw in videos and images is but the beaches I found here look like swamps with very murky water nowhere near as the images. Unfortunately very underwhelming

[@troubledgay]

I hate ferry’s 😭

[@CavingMonkey]

Been to Holbox, and it has to be one of the most overrated locations I have ever been to. The beaches are nothing special, green and murky. The town is a mess and, in parts, a complete rubbish dump. It is far from being an eco-friendly, car-free location. The taxis they use are bigger than most cars in Europe, and there are very large pickup trucks everywhere. There is standing water in the streets, which contains a mix of sewerage and cement. The whole place is a prime example of somewhere which has been damaged by uncontrolled tourism.

[@flokurylo9192]

Great video!!

[@alysmalls]

Thanks Flo!