Nomade Temple Holbox | Every Stay Gives Back

YOUR POSITIVE IMPACT

Impact Since January 2026

$ 10

provides four days of food for a healthy dog or cat

100 %

donated to Refugio Animal Holbox

$ 1

per night funds Refugio Animal Holbox

Charity Mission

Rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome stray and abandoned dogs and cats, providing them with the care and love they deserve.

 

Why is it important?

Refugio Animal Holbox protects the well-being of animals while supporting the health and sustainability of the Holbox community. By rescuing and rehabilitating abandoned and injured animals, promoting spay-and-neuter programs, and educating residents and visitors about responsible animal care, the organization reduces suffering and prevents overpopulation. Its work also helps maintain public health and preserves the island’s delicate ecosystem, making Refugio Animal Holbox a vital link between animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and community well-being.

How do they do it?

Refugio Animal Holbox is driven by a deep commitment to animal welfare. Their team of passionate volunteers and staff work tirelessly to offer medical care, nutrition, and shelter to every animal that comes through their doors. Every single day they open their doors to animals in need, those who have been neglected, harmed, abandoned, or left vulnerable by illness or injury. Each rescue begins with compassionate veterinary care, where our team carefully evaluates their condition and creates a path toward healing. For many, this becomes the first place they’ve ever known as home, a space filled with safety, patience, and love. As they recover, they are embraced as part of the Refugio family, given the time and care they deserve to trust again. When they are ready, their journey continues through thoughtful adoption or respectful reintegration into their natural habitat, ensuring a future rooted in dignity, well-being, and hope. Additionally, Refugio Animal Holbox also provides environmental education activities to the Holbox community and the surrounding area. To encourage and support these changes, once a week, their veterinarians travel to communities within the Municipality of Lazaro Cardenas, where they provide free consultations and treatment to animals in need.

 

How you can #TravelKindly:

  • Reserve a stay at Nomade Holbox, where every stay gives back. Each stay includes a donation to Refugio Animal Holbox. Reserve Now. 
  • Several volunteer opportunities exist for Kind Travelers visiting Hobox, such as walking the dogs during the cooler hours, cleaning, bathing, or brushing the dogs, as well as helping to clean and maintain the shelter. 
  • Sign up to be a Flight Angel and accompany a recently adopted pet on their journey home to Canada, Europe or the US. All of this information can be found on their Instagram page @refugioanimalholbox.

About Nomade Temple Holbox

Set along the gently touched shores of Holbox Island, Nomade Temple Holbox is a soulful sanctuary where nature, movement, and mindful luxury meet. Surrounded by powdery sand, swaying palms, and the gentle rhythm of the sea, the eco-conscious accommodations, from thoughtfully designed tents to serene beachfront rooms, invite guests to slow down while staying deeply connected to the natural world. Active travelers can greet the day with sunrise yoga, explore the island by bike, paddle through turquoise waters, or take part in wellness rituals that nourish both body and spirit. Beyond the experience it offers guests, Nomade Temple Holbox is deeply rooted in community care, proudly supporting Refugio Animal Holbox through advocacy and partnership, helping protect and heal the island’s most vulnerable animals.

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