Lonely PlanetSep 23, 2026
Quiet side of Quintana Roo
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- Holbox ExpressPlace
- 9 HermanosPlace
- Elsewhere
- Conrad Tulum Riviera MayaHotelTulum, Mexicolarge hotel camouflaged with surrounding jungle
- Isla HolboxSightHolbox, Mexicoisland paradise with flamingos, whale sharks, bioluminescence
- Punto MosquitoSightHolbox, Mexiconortherly tip of the island, good for spotting flamingos
- Punto CocosSightHolbox, Mexicospot for night kayak bioluminescence tours
- Hotel Villas CaracolHotelHolbox, Mexicochilled vibe, spacious rooms, balconies overlooking pool
- Hamacas restaurantRestaurantHolbox, Mexicoserves local dishes like Huevos Motuleños
- La SmasheriaRestaurantHolbox, Mexicoalfresco burger joint with Mexican Smash option
- Local Coffee ShopRestaurantPuerto Morelos, Mexicoindependent cafe serving horchata
- Faro InclinadoSightPuerto Morelos, Mexicoleaning lighthouse since Hurricane Beulah
- Lighthouse ToursPlacePuerto Morelos, Mexicooffers two-hour snorkeling tours
- Royalton Reserve Paraiso de la BonitaHotelPuerto Morelos, Mexicohacienda-style hotel with parrots and peacocks
- Dos MaresHotelEl Cuyo, Mexicodesign-led hotel with rooftop restaurant and pool
- Cucu PlayaRestaurantEl Cuyo, Mexicobeach garden serving superlative ceviche
- Can CocalRestaurantEl Cuyo, Mexicoserves Spanish and Mexican food around a fire pit