Marriage Requirements
Getting married on Holbox Island requires couples to follow all applicable rules and laws in Mexico. According to the U.S Embassy & Consulates in Mexico, ceremonies are recognized in the United States as long as it is apostilled and translated. Furthermore, only marriages performed by Civil Registry officials are considered legal and valid in Mexico.
Symbolic ceremonies on Holbox Island, Mexico are a popular choice for those who get legally married in their home country before or after their destination wedding.
Check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more details regarding destination weddings on Holbox Island.
Travel Information
Travel Documents
To have a Holbox Island destination wedding, non-residents are required to have valid passports upon entry into Mexico. If you are a citizen of the US, visit travel.state.gov for more information on travel documents needed. For Canadian travelers, visit travel.gc.ca for relevant travel information.
Language
Spanish is the official language of Mexico, though English is widely spoken and understood, especially at resort venues and within the tourist areas.
Currency and Tipping
The Mexican peso is the official currency of Mexico, although the U.S. dollar is widely accepted within all-inclusive resorts and popular tourist destinations, such as Holbox Island.
When staying at an all-inclusive resort, it is not required to tip, however many travelers choose to do so. Instances where tipping is deemed appropriate include transportation to your resort/airport, a bellman delivering luggage to your room and when ordering room service. It is also appropriate to tip housekeepers, bartenders and waiters at your discretion.
Climate & Beaches
Climate
Holbox Island offers high temperatures year-round, ranging between 82-95 degrees Fahrenheit. The highest chance of rainy days tends to be between September and October, while April has historically been the driest month to visit.
Beaches
Couples wishing to have a beach destination wedding can rest assured they’ve found a magical spot in Holbox Island. The car-free island boasts plenty of white-sand stretches to exchange vows on, and the calm ocean waves serve as the perfect backdrop to a tropical ceremony.
Holbox Island beaches are known for their bioluminescent waters and whale sharks.
Punta Coco Beach is one of the top photographed beaches in the Cancun area at sunset, because it faces west, which is rare for beaches in the state of Quintana Roo. Be sure to take a silhouette shot in one of the beach hammocks!
Activities & Attractions
Activities
Holbox Island offers a variety of land and water activities to enjoy as a couple or with your wedding guests. As one of the most famous places in the Caribbean to see majestic whale sharks, we highly recommend booking a time to snorkel. Kitesurfing is also a well-loved water activity. For those looking for something more relaxing, a boat tour of Three Islands gives you a wonderful way to experience the beautiful nature of the island, especially the birdlife.
At night, the bioluminescent waters of Holbox light up and glow with a bright blue hue worth seeing.