Sunrises and Sunsets in Holbox

The island of Holbox, located in the northeast of the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico, has a clean atmosphere, is free of pollution, and is in a privileged geographical position, allowing us to observe the sunrise, the sunset, and the stars as never before.

Where can sunrises be best appreciated?

The sunrises in Holbox can be seen on the easter side of the island where the cove is located. If you take the ferry very early, you can see the lagoon’s calm waters and how the sun rises on the horizon like a red ball and begins to illuminate the low houses of the town.

During the day, and depending on the weather, clouds can appear intimidating as they loom in large cumulus clouds high up into the blue sky. Depending on the season, you can enjoy a clear and radiant sky, or it is also surprising to see distant storms that, between lights of lightning, unfold a curtain of water on the surrounding lands.

The sky is always worthy of contemplation on the Island. Still, without a doubt, the maximum heavenly event is reserved daily for the appreciation of the sunset from the beaches of Holbox.

Where can sunsets be best appreciated?

It is common for the villagers to meet on the beach to watch the sunset and enjoy a pleasant moment with family and friends. The white sand beaches of Holbox face to the northwest, which makes it easy to observe the sun during its sunset.

increase in size considerably, while at the same time, it diminishes in brightness, turning a reddish colour similar to that of a burning torch.

The clouds draw changing shapes and are tinged with purplish, reddish and purple colours. Every day the sunsets are different. Whether due to the humidity of the environment, the direction of the wind or the shapes of the clouds, it is impossible to see two sunsets the same.

It is amazing how both tourists and Holbox residents are paralyzed for a few minutes and wrapped up in the experience of contemplating a unique painting, where the Sun, clouds, birds and small fishing boats make up an outstanding, natural work of art.

As one lives with the town and its people, it can be understood that the contemplation of the sunset is a daily milestone that unites us; for a minute, we are free of worries and equally moved.

Where can the nights of the full moon be better appreciated?

The nights also have their heavenly show reserved. On some occasions, according to the lunar calendar, it is possible to see the magnificent birth of the full moon from some eastern point of the island.

In the same way, the sun rises in the morning, the moon makes its imposing appearance a moment after sunset, but the moonless days are even more impressive. By moving a little away from the lights of the town, the stars captivate any observer. It is common to spend hours staring at the sky full of twinkling lights and clouds of space dust.

Holbox is a place where coexistence takes place outside. The sky that brings us together is the celestial vault of space; contemplating this daily spectacle is how we relax and reflect on the immaterial aspects of the condition of being alive.

In this way, we get rid of the internal noise caused by objects and artificial forms to realize that the stars and elements of nature are what keep us alive.

Do you want to enjoy these natural beauties in a unique way?

We recommend: Kayak among the mangroves and kayak under the stars.