Punta Cocos & arrival to Valladolid

Today we are leaving Holbox. Although we heard from many people that Holbox was the highlight of the trip but we do not understand the hype. Maybe we were just unlucky with weather and therefore the experience was not the best but in our opinion it’s overpriced and very touristy place. There are only hotels and expensive restaurants and every empty nice corner of the island had been turned to the construction site. There are no proper roads so big buggies are driving all day and night around making the island also very noisy. Due to the rain water was standing everywhere and the smell was quite bad. Lastly, the beach was not very clean… some parts or expensive beach clubs were cleaning the beach but in general it was not this paradise beach you can see on each instagram post.

After our last breakfast we walked to far west of the island to Playa Punta de Cocos. The walk along the beach was pleasant and it took us around d 35 minutes one way. We saw many resorts and villas on the way as well as few unspoiled areas. Playa Punta de Cosos is place to go for sunset. As it was raining last night we decided to check it during the way. Unfortunately due to storm the water there was extremely dirty. Probably it’s nice but again we were unlucky.

After our return to the hotel it was time to pack our backpack and enjoy last coffee before boarding the ferry back to mainland. In Chiquila we got very tasty empanadas for lunch and took the bus to our next destination ~ colonial town Valladolid.

After our arrival I immediately felt in love with this town and we had the best mangoes. Our hotel is hidden from busy streets in nice courtyard and super friendly employees. We went to see bit of a city and had dinner. Prices here are almost half then in the island and the main square is full of stands selling street food and souvenirs. In the evening we picked up our rental car for tomorrow and drove back to our hotel. We are not sure about the driving rules so it’s gonna be an adventure 😆.Read more