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.