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Holbox

Car-free Caribbean island north of Cancun, real whale-shark season, boutique nomad scene.

In Holbox, a mid-range month runs about $2,049 (MX$35,154) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 65% of cities

Internet1/10

Among the 1% slowest cities for internet

Visas7/10

Easier visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking3.4/10

Weaker coworking than about 75% of cities

English6/10

Less English-friendly than about 65% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness3.6/10

Fewer wellness options than about 70% of cities

Getting There1.4/10

Among the 5% hardest cities to reach

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Everything we know

33 categories for Holbox, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Cancún (~70 km) · Cozumel (~150 km)
  • Scuba Diving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Cancún (~70 km) · Isla Mujeres (~70 km)

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