Punta Mosquito

This is a must-see walk down the beach from the town center. You mostly walk along sand bars w water on both sides. A few people either kite surfing or doing the walk. I think there is a bike path also if the walk is too far but you miss a lot of beautiful scenery. Several times I stood looking at the waves and stunning beach with NO ONE near me.

Punta Mosquito itself is not (any longer) accessible. The furthest you get is approximately half way where the bird protection zone starts. It is still definitely worth the walk to this area - especially early in the morning when the birds are still fishing in the open area - during the day they escape into the closed area due to the amount of people.

I recommend visiting Punta Mosquito early in the morning, because the ocean at that time isn’t so high; it is easier than in the afternoon. You can drive to the end of Hotelier zone and then proceed to walk almost 35 minutes to the Punta. It is one hundred procent worth it.

Probable the best place to go in Holbox, long walk in the white sand and water. Awesome view and experience. I recommand going early (before 10am) to avoid crowds

THIS IS FREE, DON’T PAY FOR A TOUR Punta Mosquito is the best thing to do in Holbox, make sure it’s at the top of your list. Before you go, check when the tide is low, it’s usually in the morning. We walked from the other end of the island where all the new beach hotels are and it took about 40 minutes. Make sure to pack water and lots of sunscreen and keep applying it, the sun is brutally hot. The beach sand is ultra soft and the water is clear. It wasn’t crowded at all as you can see from the pics we had times where there really wasn’t anyone around. You can see all kinds of fish in the water which was just above our ankles, and they come up really close. On the way back there are lots of great beach restaurants but they only accept cash so make sure you have your pesos in hand. Super nice activity to do on your own, as a couple or as a family. It’s peaceful and very safe.

Breathtaking 1 hour walk from Holbox over almost white sand and thru warm shallow water. Bring sth. do drink and wear a hat, because you won't find any shade. And the best of all: No mosquitoes there ;-) (end of February 2025)

I've heard it's beautiful when there's low tide and its sunny. We went during a tropical storm, it was raining a little at first but then the rain stopped. The tide was a bit high. Still amazingly beautiful. We walked along the beach cause most of the sand bank that starts towards the end of the hotels was covered in water. We walked along the mangrove and saw a bunch of iguanas and some flamingos. We trekked from the beach to the main sand bank before one of the main mangrove channels - avoiding a potential encounter with alligators and snakes🤦🏽‍♂️ We arrived at a pointy section of the main sand bank walked a bit further and stopped where the main fence prohibits entrance to the natural reserve - please respect that. This is only and certainly just for nature lovers. It was an idyllic experience. Away from everything and everyone. It's not easy to get there and not for everyone. We saw a few flamingos fly above us and some other birds. Once in a lifetime experience. I would only recommend the full hike with low tide and good watershoes. Please RESPECT and PROTECT nature. Take your trash back with you. It took us 45 minutes to walk from the reserve entrance to the fence on the other side seen in some of the photos.

A hidden paradise in Holbox. Punta Mosquito is the perfect place to disconnect and enjoy crystal-clear waters and white sand. The tranquility and natural beauty of this spot are unmatched. A must-visit!