Chiquila Parking: Locations, Rates & Tips (2024 Guide)

Driving to Chiquila to take the ferry to Holbox and wondering where to park near the port? I’ll share the safest Chiquila parking lots that I recommend so you can leave your car without any worries and enjoy your days in Holbox.

As you may know, to get to Holbox, you must first take a ferry from Chiquila.

As no cars are allowed on Holbox Island, if you are driving to Chiquila port, you’ll have to leave your car parked in this small fishing town before taking the ferry.

Below I’ll share with you how to find parking in Chiquila and which parking lots I like the most, along with a parking map to make it easy for you to locate them.

Where to find parking in Chiquila

Finding parking in Chiquila is really easy. They are everywhere!

When you drive into Chiquila you will immediately see many signs indicating “parking” or “estacionamiento“.

If you go straight ahead, you will come to a traffic circle with a thatched roof and the colorful letters of CHIQUILA. You are now next to the port.

I recommend that you choose a parking lot near Chiquila port, so you don’t have to drag your suitcases all over town.

?️ Good to know: You will find plenty of parking lots for your car, as this is the main activity in Chiquila, along with the ferries to Holbox.

Best Chiquila Parking Lots

1. Cirilo Parking Chiquila

Cirilo parking is located just before the traffic circle, it’s nice, covered, safe and you don’t have to leave your keys. The parking spaces are delimited by wooden posts.

Don’t forget to ask for the ticket as proof of payment to avoid problems when picking up your car. Parking is open from 7 am to 9 pm.

2. 2 Hermanos

Located immediately before the traffic circle on the left, this parking is monitored with shade, you don’t have to leave the key, and you must hand in the ticket they give you to pick it up.

Keep in mind that if you go over the hour due to ferry delays, you may be charged an extra 50 pesos. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

3. Parking El Pescador

El Pescador is one of the best-rated parking lots in Chiquila and also one of the cheapest.

It’s open 24 hours, monitored, and one of the closest to the port. In this parking lot you don’t have to leave the key. The only negative thing I see is that it’s not a roofed parking.

4. Los Grillos Parking

This parking is located next to the port so it’s perfect to avoid dragging the suitcases too much. Open 24 hours and has both roofed and uncovered parking spaces.

To find it, you’ll see a cricket sign at the entrance. You must pay in advance and keep the ticket to show when you pick up your car.

5. Parking Los Delfines

It is located near El Profe parking lot, but this one is a little further away from the port (4 minutes walking distance). This parking is open 24 hours, is roofed and has video surveillance cameras.

Don’t forget to get the ticket for what you have paid to pick up the car and don’t be overcharged.

6. Estacionamiento “El Profe”

This parking lot is located next to Mini Super Valerio’s and beside the ADO bus stop.

The parking lot has a roof and the spaces are separated by wooden posts. It is a monitored parking lot. It’s open from 6 am to 9 pm.

Chiquila Parking Map

Here is a handy map where I’ve pointed out my favorite parking lots in Chiquila so you can easily know where they are.

Chiquila Parking prices/rates

Parking rates are the same in almost all of Chiquila’s parking garages.

• 12 hrs: 50 pesos ($3)
• 24 hrs: 100 pesos ($6)

Parking prices are per half-day or full-day, not charged per hour or fraction.

In most of the parking lots you will have to pay in advance, so I recommend that you ask for the ticket and keep it until you go to pick up the car to avoid misunderstandings.

If you are going to leave your car in the parking lot for more than a week, I recommend you negotiate the rate to get a cheaper price.

Is it safe to leave the car in Chiquila?

Yes, it is safe to leave your car in a Chiquila parking, but I recommend taking a few precautions to be absolutely confident, such as:

• Not leaving the keys,
• covering or leaving in the trunk any suitcase or item that draws attention, and
• take all your valuables with you.

Chiquila Parking Safety Tips

When you leave your rental car in one of Chiquila’s parking lots, keep this in mind:

• Don’t ever leave the keys. If any parking lot tells you that you have to leave the keys, choose another one.

• Never leave any valuables in sight. If you have anything you want to leave in the car while in Holbox, it’s best to cover it with blankets or leave it in the trunk.

• Take all coins and small valuables with you, as the parking lot is not responsible for any lost items.

• Before leaving the parking lot, ask for the ticket that proves you have paid, so when picking up the car you won’t have any problems or misunderstandings.

• Take a picture of the car in the parking space before leaving it, to check that there are no scratches.

Is it possible to book parking in Chiquila in advance?

No, you cannot book parking in Chiquila in advance, and you don’t need to, as there are plenty of parking lots all over the town.

Are Chiquila parking lots easily filled?

Some of Chiquila’s parking lots can fill up in high season, but there are so many car parks in town that you will have no problem finding one. I’ve never had an issue finding parking.

Getting to Chiquila port by car

Driving to Chiquila is quite easy!

You’ll have to take the QROO 180 highway which is a toll road until you reach the Kantunilkin – Chiquila turnoff, and take the QROO 5 exit.

⚠️ April 2024: Currently you will see road works, as they are building the new Tren Maya stations.

Then you’ll drive on a two-way road without shoulders which is quite good and you’ll pass through the villages of Kantunilkin and Solferino, until you reach Chiquila.

⛽ If you need to get gas, there is a Pemex gas station right next to the port.

The distance between Cancun Airport and Chiquila is 144 kilometers, and takes about 2 hours. From Playa del Carmen it takes 2.5 hours.

Once in Chiquila, park the car and take the ferry to Holbox.

Good to know: If you want to stop for something to eat on the way to Chiquila, I recommend Arte Cafe in Solferino town. The Chilaquiles with mole and fried eggs are my favorite! (Closed on Tuesdays).

Is it safe to drive to Chiquila?

Yes, driving to Chiquila is very safe. I have made the trip several times and have never had any problems. The roads are very good, well-marked and the drive is easy.

I recommend you download the map of the route so you know exactly where to go.

FAQs about Parking in Chiquila