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Accommodation
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There are a ton of places to stay on Holbox. We will be renting an AriBNB on the beach which you are more then welcome to come and hang out at at anytime. There are affordable places nearby that you can find on AirBNB or on Hotel websites for any budget. If you need help or suggestions with this please let us know.
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Getting Around
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It is a very small island and you can get anywhere on foot. Additionally, it is fun to rent bikes and get adventurous. We will most likely be renting an ATV for the week so we can travel around in style. You are more then welcome to do that as well, but can also get a ride by an ATV cabby in the main square- it’s cheap and easy)!
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Getting from Cancun Airport to Holbox.
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There are two parts to this. Here’s what we learned: Transit to Chiquila (2 hrs), then board cheap ferry to Holbox (25min). The options of a large clean bus, pre-arranged shuttle, and taxi cab were presented to us. * The buses are cheap but have a limited schedule, and they were no longer running by the time we arrived (5ish pm). * The cabbies charge exorbitant rates (we paid $220 US by not doing research)! * Shuttle Bus- this is apparently the right move, but it must be booked in advance. Cheap and easy. You will arrive at or near the dock in Chiquila (easy to find; there’s not much else there). There are two Ferries (separate companies) right on the dock, each alternating leaving on the half hour. You can literally walk right up to the window and purchase a ferry ticket at anytime. It’s only 10 or 12 bucks. It’s best to buy a one-way. The last one from Chiquila to Holbox is 9 PM.
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Cash.
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There were only a couple of ATMs on the island, which means if there are lines, or if they are broken, it can be an issue. However, we had no issue when using the ATM that dispensed Mexican pesos, and we did not need the one that dispensed US dollars since we already had our own coming from the US. Most places, especially small vendors, prefer pesos but many also accepted plastic/tap-to-pay. Currently 1000 Mexican pesos is about 50 bucks. Having 1000 pesos a day handy will be more than enough, especially if bigger purchases like drinks or dinner are done with a card.
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Clothing/Shoes/stuffs
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As the streets are not paved there, it can be very muddy with giant puddles if it rains. Sandals, flip-flops and sneakers are all great… Anything fancier you may want to leave at home (or save for the wedding if you’re gonna doll up :-) Although it didn’t rain when we were there last, it’s a good idea to bring along one of those two dollar travel ponchos just in case. I brought a pair of water socks/reef shoes, and didn’t use them as there is no coral or jagged rocks on the beach. Sandals and flip-flops for the win! The temperature should be in the high 80s in the daytime and probably high 70s at night. There is a pharmacy there should you need sunscreen, bug spray or other items, but you may want to bring your own as it will be cheaper.