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Isla Holbox, Mexico

Quintana Roo · Mexico

Isla Holbox is a small town in Quintana Roo, Mexico with a population of 1,486. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

1,486 Population 348/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
40.1 in Annual Rain
America / Cancun Timezone

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About Isla Holbox

Isla Holbox

Holbox is an island in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, located on the north coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. It is approximately 41.84 kilometres long and 1.5 kilometres wide, and it is separated from the mainland by 10 km of shallow lagoon that is home to flamingos, pelicans and other rich birdlife. Holbox Island is part of the Municipality of Lázaro Cárdenas and also part of the Yum Balam Biosphere Reserve.

People

Population1,486
Density348/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population1,486
Population Density348 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates21.5232°, -87.3778°
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceQuintana Roo
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation40.1 inches (1,019 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Isla Holbox

Isla Holbox is a small town in Mexico (Quintana Roo) with a population of 1,486. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is America/Cancun.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 48 business establishments.

Income: Isla Holbox vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Isla Holbox has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density348/sq mi
Coordinates21.5232°N, 87.3778°W
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
6% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.85"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 12, 2015.

Jan 12, 2015 Gulf of America M4.0 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Milton (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 5 126 km
2024 Beryl Category 3 125 km
2024 Helene Category 1 102 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 273 km
2021 Grace Category 1 159 km
2020 Delta Category 3 47 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 116 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 147 km
2020 Laura Category 1 241 km
2018 Michael Category 2 236 km
2017 Nate Category 1 238 km
2010 Paula Category 2 157 km
2009 Ida Category 2 129 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 29 km
2005 Emily Category 4 121 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 208 km
2002 Lili Category 3 217 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 53 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 262 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 171 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 1.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in

Isla Holbox has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.9") and March the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Isla Holbox

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Farmers Markets in Isla Holbox

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Holbox Street Food Market
Mercadito

Hotels in Isla Holbox

53 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alcobas del Mar
Casa Astral
Casa Azúl
Casa Barbara
Casa Blatha
Casa de las Sirenas
Casa del Viento
Casa Fuego
Casa Hood
Casa Las Tortugas
Casa Lupita
Casa Lupita
Casa Maya
Casa Muuch
Casa Ohana
Casa Sou
Casa Tom Tom
Cielito Lindo
Club Las Hamacas
Faro Viejo
Fragatta
Golden Paradise
Golden Paradise
HM Villas Paraiso del Mar
Holbox Dream
Hotel Las Arena
Hotel Macondo Holbox
Hotelito Villas Holbox
Hotelito Villas Holbox
Joanza
la diosa kali beach front
Las Nubes
Los Arcos
Luna Roja
Macondo Holbox
Maya
Mayari
Mi viejo Chit
Mis Sueños
Mystique
Naj Casa Holbox
Pachamama
Palapas del Mar
Palapas del Sol
Plaza El Pueblito
Posada La Raza
Posada Mawimbi
Spirit Holbox
Villas Caracol
Villas Delphines
Villas El Jardin
Villas Flamingos
Villas Tiburon

Restaurants in Isla Holbox

80 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alta Gula
Amaité
Antojitos Norma
Antolltos e Abuelo Tom
Ardora
Aroma
Arte Sano
Arte Sano
Barba Negra
Básico
Big Fish
Birria La Catrina
Buena Vista
Carmen del Mar
Casa Alebrije
Ceviches La Chingad
Chol Cheese Pizza
Clandestino
Complemento
El Chapulim
El Cocal de Holbox
El Crustaceo Kascarudo
El Encuentro
El Hornito Argentino
El Sabor de Las Nubes
El tacoquetome
Empanadas
Hinata
Holbox Magico
La Bamba
La Cabane
La Chaya
la chilanguita
La Chingada
La chingada - ceviches
La Mexiquense
La Miranda de Rulo
La Pinsa
La Pinsa tio pupo
La Sirenita
La Sirenita del Mercado
La Smasheria
La Tapatía
Las Panchas
Las Raices
Los Pelicanos
Los Pescaditos
Luuma
Luuma
Mandarina
Manglu
Mar y Volcàn
Matambre fast grill
Milpa
Nereida
Nereida - Cantina de Mar
Nutcafe
Parador 33
Pescadería
Pichrizos
Pimienta
Pizzeria Edeleyn
Punta Caliza
Punta Coco
Punto San Telmo
Quartieri
Restaurant
Roots (lobster pizza)
Rosa Mexicano
Santos Fuegos
Spirit Holbox
street food
Taco Queto
Tacos sopes
Taqueria Mateo
Temoc
Tierrasal
Ukulele Hamburgers
Viva Zapata
Zarabanda

Cafes in Isla Holbox

18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Angeles Y Diablitos
Angeles y Diablitos
Another Clandestino
Aura Holbox
Café Copal
Café del Mar
Cafeteria Amaranto
Capriccio
El Cafecito
El Cafecito
Kuxtal Market
Le Jardin
Limoncito
Maroc Coffee & Bakery
Painapol
Painapol
Waffel and hot cakes
Waffle House Organic Kitchen

Theatres in Isla Holbox

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheatre

Banks in Isla Holbox

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank
CIBanco

Airports Near Isla Holbox

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cancún International AirportCUNLarge Airport
Aeródromo HolboxSmall Airport
Aeródromo Viento y SolSmall Airport
Isla Mujeres National AirportISJSmall Airport
Lorenzos AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Isla Holbox

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Telecomm

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Cancun

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Isla Holbox

What is the population of Isla Holbox?

Isla Holbox has a population of 1,486 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 348 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Isla Holbox?

Isla Holbox has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches.

How is the job market in Isla Holbox?

The job market in Isla Holbox is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 48 business establishments in the area.

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