Hotel transfers

The hotel provides transportation from Cancun airport in air-conditioned vehicles. The transfers cost around US$60 per person each way (minimum charge US$120) for visits before October 31st 2008. From November 1st 2008 the rate increases to 65 USD per person each way (minimum charge 130 USD).

from the airport

The closest airport is Cancun, about 95 miles away and the journey by car from Cancun to the port of Chiquila takes around 3 hours.

There are regular ferry services from Chiquila to Holbox and the crossing takes about 25 minutes. The cost is approx. 30 pesos per person.

Departures are currently at:
Chiquila – Holbox 6:00am, 8:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12;00noon, 4:00pm, 5:00pm & 7:00pm 

Holbox – Chiquila 5:00am, 7:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm & 6:00pm

If there ferry schedule isn't convenient for you, there are always small outboard launches ready to take passengers to Holbox for about US$20-30 per boat.

If you're not in a rush, there are buses from Cancun that reach Chiquila in about 3-4 hours. There are also some buses running between Chiquila and Valladolid (2 hours 30 mins).

driving directions

From Cancun, take the free highway and NOT the toll (cuota) highway.

After about 1 hour (approx. 40mi/60km) take the turning for Holbox/Chiquila that is well signed from the highway. There is a gas station close to this junction.

After a further 6mi (10km), take the right turn for Chiquila. There is another gas station after a further 12mi (20 km). The little town of Chiquila is about 90mi (140km) from Cancun.

You can leave your car in a guarded parking lot for around 25 pesos per day. There is an occasion car ferry but it's really not worth taking your car to the island.