Stay Active on Holbox Island

Holbox Island is a sports fan paradise - not just a place in which to relax and escape the worries and stress of everyday life.

The island's temperate weather, with a yearly average of 28 degrees, and breathtaking location make it an ideal place in which to enjoy many sports.

All sports activities are designed and practised in ways that are not harmful to the environment and help preserve the harmony of the island.

The most popular activities on the island are:

• Kite Surfing - sail above the waves and clear blue waters (not available from May to October due to turtles and pelicans inhabiting the beaches)
• Snorkelling - dive in and discover an amazing underwater world full of colours and breathtaking flaura and fauna
• Kayaking - sail the waters surrouding the island in your own Kayak
• Bike rides - discover the island's inland on bike
• Beach Volleyball - a classic beach sport
• Fishing

All sports activities can be directly arranged at the hotel.

About Villas Paraiso Del Mar

Villas Paraiso Del Mar is the ideal alternative to the mass tourism that has swamped the Yucatan peninsula in recent years.

The hotel combines luxury, comfort, privacy and breathtaking scenery. Its location on Holbox Island, a few hours from Cancun in the Golf of Mexico, is one of the finest in the area, with a pristine, white sand beach bathed by azure clear waters.

Whether you want to relax in the sun, enjoy long walks, swim or explore the local area, Villas Paraiso Del Mar is the ideal destination for a luxurious holiday in one of Central America's finest locations.

Luxury Hotel Facilities

• White sand beach
• Money exchange
• Massages
• Buggy rental
• Internet access
• Medical services
• Boutique and shops
• Airport transfers
• Multi lingual staff

Room Options

Accommodation at Villas Paraiso Del mar consists of 36 rooms located in bungalows, featuring 1 or 2 floors, wooden roofs and private entrances.

All rooms are luxurious and tastefully decorated in local styles that compliment the unique views and scenery. There are 3 room types:

• The Junior Suite: 65 square meters and a terrace overlooking the gardens. Ideal for 2 people.
• The Suite: two floors, 85 square meters on the ground floor which features a living room with sofa bed, the first floor features a bathroom and bedroom with balcony. Ideal for 4 people
• The Master Suite: the hotel's signature room located in an 88 square meters villa. The ground floor features a living room with sofa bed, bathroom, terrace and jacuzzi, while upstairs is a bedroom with terrace offering views of the ocean. Ideal for 4 people

All the rooms and bungalows feature the following amenities:

• Air Conditioning
• Satellite TV
• Mini bar
• Safe
• Telephone
• Luxurious bathroom amenities

Dining at Villas Paraiso Del Mar

Dining at Villas Paraiso Del Mar is as colourful and relaxing as the surrounding island scenery.

La Palapa is the hotel's restaurant, serving delicious Mexican cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by green, fragrant gardens. Fresh fish and seafood from the waters of Holbox are a speciality.

There are also two bars, one located by the pool and one in the lobby, which serve drinks and snacks until 11pm.

The hotel also offers an all inclusive package, with all meals, drinks and snacks included.

Business Facilities

Things to do in Cancun

Villas Paraiso Del Mar's location on Holbox Island makes it an island place from which to enjoy a selection of activities, sports and attractions under the Yucatan sun. And you can always opt for the easier option and relax on the beach, or in the tranquility of your room.

For the more active visitors there are a range of sports which can all be enjoyed in or around the hotel. And with the year round temperatures of 28 degrees, it's always the right time to do so on Holbox Island. These include:

• Kite Surfing
• Snorkelling
• Kayaking
• Bike rides
• Beach Volleyball
• Fishing

For the more culturally curious visitors, the island is the ideal place from which to discover an area rich in history and culture. From Mayan ruins and temples to nearby islands.

Holbox Island and its surroundings are also home to amazing flaura and fauna. The island is an ecological destination, with great care taken to preserve its fragile balance in all activities undertaken there.

Local attractions and sights include:

• Three Islands Tour
• Whale Shark Tour
• Dolphins Tour
• Crocodile Tour
• Chichen-Itza Tour
• Cancun Shopping Trips
• Mayan Riviera Tours
• Island-Eco Tour

The hotel can help arrange any tour you wish, as well as organise personally tailored trips.

Getting to Villas Paraiso Del Mar

The hotel is located on Holbox Island, off the northern coast of the Yucatan.
The nearest international airport is Cancun's International Airport.
The hotel is reached by a drive to the nearby port of Chiquita followed by a ferry ride to Holbox Island (slow or fast ferry). Depending on your mode of transport, the journey can take between 4h30 and 5h.
You can also take a taxi plane directly to Holbox Island.
Transfers from Cancun or other airports can be arranged by the hotel.

Local Weather in Cancun

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The following weather conditions are supplied to help you match temperature and rainfall possibilities around Villas Paraiso Del Mar against your chosen travel dates. Please remember that this chart is based on averages.

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